Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 1980
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:addresses |
abandoned mine lands
safety regulations for mining operations climate change impacts on mining |
| gptkbp:aims_to_improve |
water quality
air quality wildlife habitats environmental degradation quality of life in mining areas |
| gptkbp:allows |
citizen lawsuits against violators
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| gptkbp:amends |
gptkb:Surface_Mining_Control_and_Reclamation_Act_of_1977
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
coal mining operations
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| gptkbp:date_enacted |
gptkb:1980
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:encourages |
collaboration between federal and state agencies
public education on mining issues community involvement in reclamation efforts recycling of mined materials |
| gptkbp:enhances |
public participation in mining decisions
|
| gptkbp:establishes |
environmental standards for coal mining
grants for research on mining impacts standards for coal waste disposal |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
reclamation planning
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 1980
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| gptkbp:includes |
provisions for state programs
|
| gptkbp:influence |
penalties for non-compliance
|
| gptkbp:mandates |
monitoring of mining activities
|
| gptkbp:oversees |
gptkb:Office_of_Surface_Mining_Reclamation_and_Enforcement
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| gptkbp:promotes |
restoration of ecosystems
land restoration responsible resource management economic development in mining regions |
| gptkbp:provides |
mechanisms for dispute resolution
funding for reclamation projects guidelines for land use planning framework for sustainable mining practices incentives for innovative reclamation techniques technical assistance for state programs |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to regulate surface coal mining operations
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| gptkbp:requires |
environmental impact assessments
reclamation of mined land financial assurances for reclamation public hearings for mining permits stakeholder engagement in mining decisions compliance with federal environmental laws annual reporting on mining operations |
| gptkbp:supports |
community development initiatives
sustainable mining practices research on alternative energy sources education on mining impacts local economies affected by mining. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Surface_Mining_Control_and_Reclamation_Act
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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