II Calendar No. 986 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2779 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2008 Mr. Bingaman (for himself, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Allard, and Mr. Bennett) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources September 16, 2008 Reported by Mr. Bingaman, without amendment 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.

September 16, 2008 Reported without amendment