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S.1455: Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2011
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Bill Summary
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments Act of 2011 - Makes technical amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Authorizes a state or Indian tribe that makes a certification in which the Secretary concurs to use funds to conduct an approved abandoned mine reclamation program, subject to payment of reclamation fees. Shields from liability both uncertified and certified states or Indian tribes conducting...
(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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| Aug. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |