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 - 23
October 10, 1984

Pete Pitsenbarger
Chief, Division of Reclamation
Department of Natural Resources
1800 Washington Street, Room 322
Charleston, West Virginia 25305

TOPIC: SUBSIDENCE REGULATIONS

INQUIRY: Requested latest rules and regulations on subsidence, and if there was any pending decisions or court action.

SEARCH RESULTS: See below.

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After checking inhouse files, a copy of Judge Flannery's decision (ROUND II, which included regulations on subsidence) was mailed to Mr. Pitsenbarger. He was asked to review the Flannery ruling and if further data was needed, to give specific instructions for a COALEX search. A follow-up telephone call was made on October 12. Mr. Pitsenbarger stated the ROUND II documents were sufficient and a search was not needed at the present.

Research conducted by: Betty S. Chambers

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