Bill99th CongressFiled Feb 20, 1985Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 478
A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to create a trust fund for the reclamation of underground mines and a trust fund for surface mines and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 20, 1985)
Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to terminate the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and to create in the Treasury two trust funds, the Abandoned Surface Mine Reclamation Fund and the Abandoned Underground Mine Reclamation Fund.
Provides that moneys from the funds allocated to the States and Indian tribes shall be paid directly to the States and Indian tribes quarterly.
What just happenedFeb 20, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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- Feb 20, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Feb 20, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate