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HR 3052 102th Congress House

Coal Field Water Protection and Replacement Act

Official title: To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide for the protection of water resources during coal mining operations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 9, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 22, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.
Jul 25, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jul 25, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 22, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Coal Field Water Protection and Replacement Act - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to: (1) modify the requirements relating to water resources protection during coal mining operations; (2) impose criminal penalties upon any representative of a State regulatory authority who fails to implement enforcement duties; (3) include water resources within the purview of requisite performance bonds; and (4) enhance water rights and replacement procedures.

Sets forth the criteria under which a State may assume exclusive regulatory jurisdiction over surface coal mining operations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Oct 9, 1991
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