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 - 94

April 12, 1988

Ms. Kim Samuelson
Indiana Division of Reclamation
309 West Washington, Room 201
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

TOPIC: STATE ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION REGULATIONS

INQUIRY: Send copies of a sample of state Abandoned Mine Land Regulations

SEARCH RESULTS: A search of COALEX produced state AML program regulations from a number of states, including Arkansas, Virginia and Texas. Copies of the program regulations were then forwarded to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Reclamation Division.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. Arkansas Abandoned Mine Reclamation Regulations, Part 872.
2. Texas Abandoned Mine Reclamation Regulations, Subchapter R.
3. Virginia Abandoned Mine Reclamation Regulations, Subchapter VR.

Research conducted by: Todd Leatherman

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