United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1376 (101st)
To amend titles II, V and VII of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make the mining of coal without a permit a criminal offense, and for other purposes.
Introduced
13 March 1989
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
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Summary
Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to reduce from 250 to 25 tons the maximum number of tons of coal that may be removed without specific regulatory approval. Establishes criminal penalties (including fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture) for surface coal mining operations conducted without a permit.
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 March 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/1376
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