Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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
gptkbp:applies_to coal mining operations
gptkbp:effective_date August 3, 1977
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
gptkbp:impact mining industry regulations
gptkbp:includes state regulatory programs
gptkbp:influences state mining laws
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
gptkbp:regulates abandoned mine lands
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
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 6