HR 3778 IH

108th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 3778

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise the abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, authorize the Office of Surface Mining to collect the black lung excise tax, and make sundry other changes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 4, 2004

Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. SHERWOOD) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources


A BILL

To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise the abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, authorize the Office of Surface Mining to collect the black lung excise tax, and make sundry other changes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 1977.

`SEC. 404. ELIGIBLE LANDS AND WATERS.

`SEC. 411. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF COAL RECLAMATION.

`SEC. 414. INTERAGENCY COOPERATION.

`SEC. 415. REMINING INCENTIVES.

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