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S.3252: A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to limit the liability of a State performing reclamation work under an approved State abandoned mine reclamation plan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced April 22, 2010
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to extend a state's shield from federal liability (except for gross negligence or intentional misconduct) for costs or damages incurred as a result of actions taken or omitted while implementing a state abandoned mine reclamation plan to include a state's own reclamation activities conducted pursuant to an approved plan.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| April 22, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |