Mine Land Reclamation Act: Lower Fees, More Funds for States.
This act modifies the funding rules for reclaiming abandoned mine lands. It lowers the fees collected from coal production but extends their collection until 2028. It also increases states' share of coal lease revenues and provides additional funds for reclamation projects, potentially improving environmental quality in mining regions.
Key points
Abandoned mine land reclamation fees will be lowered but collected for a longer period, until 2028.
Coal-producing states will receive a larger share of coal lease revenues, boosting their budgets for local projects.
An additional $140 million annually will be allocated for reclaiming the most polluted mine sites until 2037.
Easier processes for states and local communities to undertake projects cleaning up water polluted by mines.
Studies will be conducted on new technologies and cost-saving methods for reclamation, potentially saving taxpayer money.
Status:
Expired
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