AGENDA- March 17, 2000

AGENDA

MINING AND RECLAMATION ADVISORY BOARD
Regulation, Legislation and Technical Committee Meeting

Friday, March 17, 2000
10:00 AM

Best Western University Inn
Indiana, PA

Meeting called to order (10:00 AM) - Dave Osikowicz, Chairman

Introduce members and others in attendance
Administrative Matters

Overview and Follow Up Regarding February 24 Meeting With Sureties - Jeff Jarrett

Responses Submitted to House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee - Bob Dolence

Review of Comments Received from Stakeholders on Conventional FCB Proposal - Scott Roberts

Review of OSM's Study - Robert Biggi

The differences between alternate and conventional bonding systems, including comparison of the eight systems currently operating.
Explain ABS may or may not include a bond pool.
Bonding for water treatment and long-term discharges.
Solvency and management of ABS systems.
NPDES concerns on active, forfeiture and post-forfeiture mines.
The ability to use AML funding to address bond pool solvency.
Conversion from ABS to conventional bonding systems.

Discussion of Implementation Strategies - Scott Roberts

Development of Suggestions for Funding Mechanisms to Assist Operators in Posting Larger Bond Amounts - George Ellis

Discussion of Implementation Strategy - Dave Osikowicz

Other Business as Appropriate - Dave Osikowicz

Adjourn

A working lunch is being provided.