US policy, law and regulation on surface mining control and reclamation
Abstract
This paper discusses the U.S. federal and state mining policies, law, and regulations. It studies how the federal government, mainly the OSM, and the state agencies conduct the oversight of reclamation activities and enforcing and regulating the surface mining law. The financial responsibilities and management of federal, states and coal mining industries are analyzed. Special focus is placed on how the coal agencies cooperate with other environmental agencies and citizen groups in safe guard the environment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geology and Environmental Impact Studies
Mining and Resource Management
Environmental law and policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 765–768
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter