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Surface Mine Reclamation Program: Interaction with Local Governments
February 12, 2025
by
Rian Skov
Category:
Guest Author
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Environmental Laws and Regulations
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Rural Uses
Surface mines are regulated by a variety of agencies, including the local government in which a mine is located. But what happens when a mine has reached the end of its productiveness? Can the land be returned to its pre-mining state, and which agency oversees this process?
