Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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| gptkbp:addresses |
air quality standards
cultural resource protection safety standards for mining operations climate change considerations in mining. land use and water quality |
| gptkbp:aims_to |
protect the environment
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
coal mining operations
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
August 3, 1977
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:encourages |
land restoration efforts
collaboration between stakeholders innovation in mining technology public education on mining issues recycling of coal waste best practices in mining management |
| gptkbp:enforces |
federal and state cooperation
|
| gptkbp:establishes |
gptkb:Office_of_Surface_Mining_Reclamation_and_Enforcement
minimum standards for mining operations grants for state programs |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
research on mining impacts
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
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| gptkbp:impact |
mining industry regulations
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| gptkbp:includes |
state regulatory programs
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| gptkbp:influences |
state mining laws
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| gptkbp:mandates |
environmental assessments for mining projects
permit requirements for mining operations |
| gptkbp:promotes |
sustainable mining practices
community engagement in mining decisions transparency in mining operations reclamation technology |
| gptkbp:provides |
mechanisms for dispute resolution
technical assistance to states funding for reclamation projects framework for land use planning incentives for responsible mining protection for wildlife habitats guidelines for coal mining permits |
| gptkbp:purpose |
regulate surface coal mining
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| gptkbp:regulates |
abandoned mine lands
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| gptkbp:requires |
compliance with federal regulations
reclamation of mined land public participation in permitting process socioeconomic impact assessments monitoring of environmental impacts annual reporting on mining activities financial assurances for reclamation stakeholder consultation in decision-making |
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Jimmy_Carter
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| gptkbp:supports |
local economic development
community development initiatives environmental justice initiatives restoration of ecosystems economic diversification in mining regions |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Surface_Mining_Control_and_Reclamation_Act_Amendments_of_1980
gptkb:Surface_Mining_Control_and_Reclamation_Act_Amendments_of_1990 |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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