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H.R. 4817House111th Congress (2009-2011)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 Harry TeagueRep. Harry Teague (D-NM)
Introduced March 10, 2010

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Introduced in House

March 10, 2010

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

March 10, 2010

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

March 16, 2010

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September 23, 2010

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 10, 2010

I

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4817

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 10, 2010

Mr. Teague (for himself, Mr. Luján, and Mr. Heinrich) 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.