HOW DOES THE GOVERNMENT REGULATE MINING MINING REGULATION
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HOW DOES THE GOVERNMENT REGULATE MINING?
MINING REGULATION Mines are regulated by federal and state law.
MINING REGULATION Mines are regulated by federal and state law. There are many laws in place designed to keep the population safe from the hazards of mining.
FEDERAL LAWS Clean Water Act
FEDERAL LAWS Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act
FEDERAL LAWS Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act
FEDERAL LAWS Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act Endangered Species Act §Protects threatened or endangered species and their habitats.
FEDERAL LAWS Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA)
FEDERAL LAWS Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) §Minimize surface effects of coal mining
FEDERAL LAWS Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) §Minimize surface effects of coal mining §Established a fund to reclaim (cleanup) land water resources that have been adversely affected by past coal mining activities.
STATE REGULATION Mining companies must obtain mining permits from state environmental agencies BEFORE mining can begin.
STATE REGULATION Mining companies must obtain mining permits from state environmental agencies BEFORE mining can begin. Some states have a bond forfeiture program § The company must put up money, before the mining, to ensure the appropriate funds for clean-up are available
STATE REGULATION The state holds the responsibility for inspecting mines to ensure environmental compliance.
STATE REGULATION The state holds the responsibility for inspecting mines to ensure environmental compliance. §Fines can be issued, or a mine can be closed if not in compliance