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H.R. 5661House110th Congress (2007-2009)In Committee

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.

Sponsored by Stevan PearceRep. Stevan Pearce (R-NM)
Introduced March 31, 2008

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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April 2, 2008

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Introduced in House

March 31, 2008

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

March 31, 2008

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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April 2, 2008

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 31, 2008

I

110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5661

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 31, 2008

Mr. Pearce introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.

1.

Abandoned mine reclamation

(a)

Limitation on Funds

Section 409(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1239(b)) is amended by inserting or section 411(h)(1) after section 402(g).

(b)

Use of Funds

Section 411(h)(1)(D)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)(1)(D)(ii)) is amended by inserting or 409 after section 403.