Library of COALEX Research Reports

COALEX Research Reports are the products of research and analysis conducted on specific issues relating to the regulation of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The research is conducted in response to requests for information from State Regulatory Authorities, under a cooperative agreement between the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) and the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC).

COALEX refers to the Library of Surface Mining Materials maintained by OSM in LEXIS-NEXIS and is a major source for the research.

Each Report includes a list of resources which were sent as attachments to the individual who requested the research. To obtain a copy of the attachments or to obtain any additional information, contact Joyce Zweben Scall by phone at 202-686-9138 or by email at JZScall@aol.com.

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COALEX STATE INQUIRY REPORT - 14
August 13, 1984

James Hamilton
Deputy Commissioner
Division of Mined Land Reclamation
P.O. Drawer U
Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219

TOPIC: SELF-BONDING

INQUIRY: Identify all states that have a self-bonding provision in their regulatory program.

SEARCH RESULTS: A search of COALEX was conducted. Sixteen states, in addition to Virginia, were identified as having the self-bonding provision. Excerpts from the 16 states' programs are attached.

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ATTACHMENTS

Excerpts citing the self-bonding provision from the state regulatory programs are enclosed for the following states:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Texas
• West Virginia
• Wyoming

Research conducted by: Mary Kay Roark

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