110 HR 5661 IH: To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act U.S. House of Representatives 2008-03-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5661 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 31, 2008 Mr. Pearce introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.

1.

Abandoned mine reclamation

(a)

Limitation on Funds

Section 409(b) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1239(b)) is amended by inserting or section 411(h)(1) after section 402(g). (b)

Use of Funds

Section 411(h)(1)(D)(ii) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1240a(h)(1)(D)(ii)) is amended by inserting or 409 after section 403.