S. 2779

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.

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Calendar No. 986

110th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 2779

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 13, 2008

Mr. Bingaman (for himself, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Allard, and Mr. Bennett) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

September 16, 2008

Reported by Mr. Bingaman, without amendment

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.

September 16, 2008

Reported without amendment