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 - 8
July 18, 1984

Randy Johnson
Environmental Manager
Surface Mining Reclamation Commission
P.O. Box 2390
Jasper, Alabama 35501

TOPIC: DELAYS IN RECLAMATION AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED BY KENTUCKY

INQUIRY: Requested copies of the suit, SIERRA CLUB v CLARK, Civ. Action No. 83-35 (ED Ky), amendments submitted by Kentucky, and background data challenging the amendments.

SEARCH RESULTS: See below.

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A search was performed on LEXIS and COALEX with no results. Contacted Larry Grasch of Kentucky's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet for assistance. Mr. Grasch said the case was settled out of court. He sent copies of the requested data to forward to Alabama. A copy was retained for the files.

Research conducted by: Betty S. Chambers

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