19485
Surface Mining
resumes tor
state Slesal
elected officials
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Regional and Intergovernmental Operations
Library Systems Branch
February 1977
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
WITH SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE ................. 10
IMPACTS .......................... 40
POLLUTION CONTROL AND RECLAMATION
TECHNOLOGY ....................... 49
POLLUTION CONTROL AND RECLAMATION COSTS .......... 64
INDUSTRY .......................... 66
PUBLIC POLICY, LEGISLATION, REGULATION ........... 79
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS .................... 88
FUTURE ISSUES, DIRECTIONS ................. 89
APPENDIX As MATERIALS IN ACCOMPANYING PACKET
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
FOR STATE MD LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface mining
Introduction
This guide to resources for information on surface mining is offered by the
Environmental Protection Agency as an aid to state and local legislators
who want to know what information is available on this subject and how
it may be obtained.
The pages that follow contain selected examples of information sources.
All the citations and the sample materials in the accompanying packet have
been obtained from sources listed in the General Reference Guide to Envir-
onmenta]. Information Resources for State and Local Elected Officials which
has been prepared by EPA as well. Emphasis is on items from govern-
mental bodies with program responsibilities related to surface mining, and
on sources which are readily available in all states - — through Federal
Depository Libraries (usually the State Land Grant Colleges), EPA Libraries,
state and local environmental collections or for sale by the U.S. Government
Printing Office or the National Technical Information Service. Addresses
for all these sources are listed in the general Reference % 4de.
Outline of Subjects Covered
Aspects of surface coal mining covered in this guide are:
1. Overview (legal and regulatory involvement of government at all
levels, technology, and relationship of surface mining issues within the
overall context of environmental policy).
2. Organizations, associations and individuals with special knowledge
of surface mining issues .
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3. Surface mining impacts (acid drainage and silting of surface
water; acid, silting, level changes and secondary contamination effects
on groundwater; erosion, landslide, fire, and other health and safety
hazards associated with land impacts, aesthetics and damage to prospects
for utilization of mined-out lands; air pollution, noise and vibration;
costs, etc.).
4. Pollution control, reclamation and utilization of mined-out land
(techniques, evaluation, benefits, procedures).
5. Economic aspects of surface mining, pollution—mitigation, land
reclamation .
6. The surface coal—mining industry (structure, markets, costs,
factors influencing prospects for the future).
7. Public policy and approaches to legislative and regulatory control
(Federal, state, local; and problems of regulation).
8. Current developments .
9. Future issues, directions.
What the Guide Includes
Under each subject heading are several annotated references. Most of these
have been identified through request from Federal government agencies with
program responsibility in the field or search of major secondary sources
for literature . These citations are examples of up—to-date, comprehensive
1. Bpeçifically these incl.u4ed the Catalog of U.I , Government Publications,
Government Report. nnowtaement and Index, Environment Index and the
Library of Congress Referenc Service’ SCORPIO computer ay.tem.
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and readable items in each category. The list is illustrative rather than
definitive or exhaustive. Some of the materials are included in the packet
which accompanies this guide, to give the potential user an opportunity to
examine what is available.
Items listed without notation are included because their titles appear
relevant. No judgment of their relative value is made or implied.
How the Guide Can Help the Legislator
Inquiries which this guide can serve best are ones which seek:
—--general introduction to the subject or some facet of it
-—technology assessment or state—of—the-art surveys
—-ideas about how other jurisdictions are approaching similar
problems, and evaluation of their success
--ideas about alternative approaches to particular problems
—-information on current developments or future prospects
likely to affect the legislator’s jurisdiction, constituents
or legislative workload
—-evidence to support or invalidate claims made by a group
known to have specific vested interests in an issue
—-guidance in formulating criteria for judging proposals
placed before the legislator
--comparative information or other background helpful in
performing legislating oversight duties
——sources of factual material for articles and speeches
—-background for preparing to conduct public hearings
—-understanding of the basis for Federal legislation,
regulations, standard—setting, etc.
—-guidance for staff or aides in preparing briefing papers
for the legislator
—-locating pertinent items in journals the legislator has
received but has not read or remembered
—-locating agencies and organizations who can offer advice
or assistance in dealing with specific problems
2. Items noted “Depository” are available in Federal Depository Library
collections. NTIS and GPO designations indicate items may be purchased
from these sources. Order numbers are shown in parentheses in most
cases). “Environment Abstracts” indicates, for items cited in Envir—
onmental Index , where the abstract can be found.
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Use of the Guide
Most users of this reference document will probably have specific
questions in mind. Many of the answers will probably relate to data or
analysis or alternative solutions particularly relevant for their respec-
tive jurisdictions. For needs of this sort the guide can point to
possible sources of technical assistance. The citations provide a means
to identify researchers and agencies that have expertise in particular
aspects of the surface mining field.
The reader may initially wish to scan the pages to understand the range
and scope of materials available. The guide can then be filed with other
reference materials for use when the need for it occurs.
When a specific question does arise, the official may turn to the section
or sections of the guide with the most appropriate subject headings.
Depending on his information needs, he may seek names and addresses of
organizations or agencies on the basis of their functional descriptions
or evidence of work they have published. He may select a few items he
wishes to borrow from the library to read or have an aide abstract. He
may prefer to order a copy of a report or to locate its author arid make
telephone inquiry about the subject.
Since the surface mining guide is illustrative only, it can be expanded by
more systematic tapping of the sources listed in the accompanying general
reference guide. It can also be updated or elaborated in respect to local
sources. The looseleaf form of presentation permits this sort of adapta-
tion. Newly acquired pamphlet. or clippings bearing on this subject can
be added to the accompanying packet, to become part of the file as well.
Limitations of the Guide
Sometimes, when answers are available directly from local sources known
to the elected officials, this guide will be neither helpful nor needed.
Other times, the problem will require answers so complex or judgmental as
to require the concentrated attention of staff or consultants. In these
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instances the guide can be useful only to the extent that it helps the
legislator determine that his question is of this nature.
The elected official may want to know answers to highly specific,
localized questions for which this guide may not be useful. For example:
What proportion of the pollutants in the watercourse from which his comrnuni-
ty’s water supply is drawn, comes from surface mining? How does the level
compare with the level five years ago when surface mining control legislation was
enacted? And how much would the problem be improved by spending x dollars
on an inspection and enforcement program? Here, he can talk with agencies
who maintain information on the Federal water quality monitoring program.
He can learn the location of the water quality sampling stations, the years
in which each tested for particular pollutants and the frequency of
sampling, lie can learn which of the data are current, and detailed assess-
ment of conditions that affect their validity for extrapolation. Perhaps
he can get a computer printout itemizing in detail the chemical elements
whose presence in the water is detected. A helpful official may explain
the sort of computer simulation model required to obtain answers to his
first question, the procedures for successive computer runs, the probable
cost of getting the answer, and when it might be available. He would not
be likely to have the answer ready, however.
Perhaps the legislator in this case would do better to ask a local uni-
versity professor, agency staff member, professional science adviser or
consultant to act as interpreter for him, to sort out the relevant informa-
tion he needs for his decision. It may be that base information for the answer
is not available. Then the official must decide what it is worth to collect
it or whether he can proceed without a full answer. These are not
questions which this guide addresses.
The guide does not seek to analyze surface mining problems from the pers-
pective of one governmental program or agency or another, nor does it
promote any specific approach to solutions. If legislators use the guide
to find their way to information they seek, and therefore learn more t1 n
they would without it, their work will benefit, and the purpose of the guide
will have been served.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
RESOURCES FOR
STATE ND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface mining
OVERVIEW
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surface mining
OVERVIEW
Reitze, Arnold W. Jr., “Surface Mining,” Chapter
Twelve in Environmental Planning: Law of Land and
Resources .
Written for the lay reader; describes the process of
strip or surface mining, its environmental effects,
and nature of the remedies; some measures of the
present and future extent of both activity and impacts;
Legal and legal basis for governmental control; history of state
Regulatory and Federal roles in respect to surface mining; outline
of state reclamation laws and discussion of their effec-
tiveness; discusses proposed Federal legislation through
the 93rd Congress; analyses Ohio’s strip mining law
(which is included); includes also conmientary on
Western (Four Corners) coal—related issues and North
Central (N. Dakota, Montana, S. Dakota and Wyoming)
prospects; and describes the broad form deed, which
gives legal basis for mining operators’ claim of right
to destroy the surface, and its history in the courts
of various states. Author is currently making a com-
parative study of mining regulations in 21 countries.
Grim, Elmore C., and Hill, Ronald D., Environmental
Protection in Surface Mining of Coal . National
Environmental Research Center, Office of Research
and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA—670/2—74-093. October, 1974. Available GPO,
Depository. NTIS (PB—238 538; $10.50).
Clear language, occasionally technical (but glossary
provided) describes surface mining methods, sources
of impacts (air, water, land), mitigating techniques,
reclamation techniques and costs, emphasizing
Technological advantages of advance planning of mining operations.
Provides many illustrations, photographs,
statistics, maps and bibliographic references.
Encyclopedia Brittanica, Macropedia .
Volume 4, p. 777:
Articles on strip mining techniques, equipment, envi-
ronmental impacts and general reclamation techniques.
Volume 5, p. 51:
Article on approaches to mitigating and controlling
environmental damage from strip mining.
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surface mining
OVERVIEW
Barney, Gerald 0., Ed., The Unfinished Agenda: The
General Citizen’s Policy Guide to Environmental Issues, A
Environmental Task Force Report Sponsored by the Rockefeller
Policy Context Brothers Fund , (New York) Thomas Y. Crowell, 1977.
Review of national environmental issues includes
discussion of strip mining and methods of coal
conversion (to energy).
The Problems of Communication Between Technicians and
Decision—Makers . Ford Foundation Experiments in
Regional Environmental Management, 1974. p. 6
( Environment Abstracts 05—75-00463)
Political “Strip mining lobby groups focus on House Interior
Aspect Committee,” National Journal Reports , v.6, Jan. 26,
1974, pp. 137—142.
Bibliographies Strip mining: a bibliography with abstracts , NTIS*
(PS75/054/4; Paper copy$25.00) 105 p.
Strip mining: a bibliography with abstracts , NTIS
(PC-75/75l/8; Paper copy $25.00) 579 p.
Note:
GPO - Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office; addresses
given in General Reference Guide to Environmental Informationi Resources .
NTIS — National Technical Information Service; address given same place; number
which follows NTIS in citation is the order number, when price is given
it refers to paper copy. Micofiche prices are usually substantially
lower, around $2.25. Catalogs available in most libraries show current
prices.
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Regional Depository Libraries
Rsgioss i depositosy libraries are required to receive and retain one
Copy of all federal government documents made available to them either in
iated or microfaceimite form. Regular depository libraries, which are not
hated here, offer only certain ln.ng5 of documents chosen by the library.
P c i1 hit of ill depository libraries write to the U.S. Government Printing
Oftice, Public Documents Dept., Washington, D.C. 20402.
State Address/Ie lephone
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University 35486; (205) 348-6044.
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0 Division, Capitol Bldg., Phoenix 85007; (602)271-5031.
University of Arizona Library, Tu on 65721; (602) 684-2101.
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polis 55455; (612) 373-3097.
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Nebraska Nebraska Publications Clearinghouse, Nebraska Library Coin-
mission, 1420 P Si, Lincoln 68508; (402) 471-2045.
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733-7800.
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Santa Fe 87501; (505) 827-2103.
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474-5930.
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Drawer 870, Chapel Hill 27514; (919)933-1301.
North Dakota North Dakota State University (in cooperation with Unlverifty
of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library at Grand Forks). Fargo
58102; (701) 237-8876.
Ohio State Library of Ohio, 65 South Front St., Columbus 43215;
- - (614)469-2693.
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(405) 521-2502.
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1151), Portland 97207; (503) 229.4521.
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Ave., (Box 16011, Harrisburg 17126; 1717)787-2646.
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Austin 78711; (512) 475-2166.
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1806) 742-2261.
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(004) 924-3026.
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293-0111.
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(608) 262-3421.
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53233; (414) 278.3000.
Wyoming Wyoming State Library, Supreme Court and Library Bldg., Chey-
enne 82002; (307) 777-7281.
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ENVIRON 1ENTAL INFORMATION
RESOURCES FOR
STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface mining
ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL } OWLEDGE
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STANDARD FEDERAL REGIONS
ALASKA
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Associations,
and Individuals
Organizations, Associations, and Individuals with Special
Knowledge of Surface Mining and Related Issues.*
A. Governmental —- Federal and Regional
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Environmental quality and Land Use Division
14th St. and Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
202/447—4491
The Division is concerned with the application of conservation
practices, including related pollution abatement and wildlife
measures and Federal cost-sharing assistance, agricultural
conservation, the soil bank program, the waterbank program, land
reclamation, and long—term acreage diversion. Leaflets are pub—
lished, and information is provided as time permits. Extensive
services are provided on a fee basis.
Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th St. and Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
20 2/44 7— 6661
The Office of the thief will direct inquiries to the appropriate
office within the Forest Service for reply.
Soil Conservation Service
12th St. and Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
202/447—4531
*List compiled from Congressional Quarterly Washington Directory , Library of
Congress Referral Center, SL 74—6, and Federal Government, U.S.
Geological Survey publication and other sources. State and local non-
governmental groups are suggested but not fully listed.
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Governr ental -
Federal
(Soil Conservation Service, Cont’d.)
Administers a national soil and water conservation program, and
the national cooperative soil survey which serves as a basis
for classifying soil for agriculture and non-agriculture pur-
poses. Provides technical help through local conservation
districts to land owners and operators in carrying out locally-
adapted soil and water conservation programs. Inventories and
monitors soil, water and related resource data and resource—
use trends for conservation, development and use of the land.
Plant Sciences Division
202/447—2587
The Division is concerned with, and performs research
on, the botanical aspects of reclamation of mined lands,
including plant selection and breeding.
Information will be provided as time permits.
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
Division of Data and Information Research
401 M St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202/755—0638
Center disseminates scientific and technical information related
to environmental protection, research—generated knowledge and
data, and information for organizing, administering and performing
research and development. They maintain a Project Information
Retrieval System and identify EPA documents on environmental
research and development.
Office of Water and Hazardous Materials
Criteria and Standards Division
401 M St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202/755—0100
Develops water quality, toxic effluent and hazardous discharge
standards; develops guidance for lake restoration, vessel waste
control, and control of in-place toxic pollutants.
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Governmental -
Federal
National Environmental Research Center
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
513/684—8481
Technical Information Office: 513/684—8258
Energy Research and Development Administration
Assistant Administrator for Fossil Energy
20 Massachsetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20545
202/376—4652
Information: 202/376—4064
Responsible for research and development in coal and other
resources; coal interests include coal liquefaction, coal
gassification above and below ground, combustioxi systems
and mining technology.
Office of Progranunina Plannina and na1vsis
20 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20545
202/376—4774
Responsible for a national mathematical model that delineates
the total system of energy derived from coal from the coal
mine to the market, including conversion, transportation and
transmission.
Federal Energy Administration
Office of Energy Resource Development,
Office of Coal
12th St. an Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20461
202/961—6141
Information: 202/964-6003
Encourages expansion and use of coal through application of
coal technology. Works with utilities and states to encourage
coal conversion; studies possibility of returning to use of
coal in home heating market; encourages states to tap coal
beds to get pipeline grade gas for a natural gas supplement;
supports the application of coal slurry pipelines to the
transport of coal; participates in program to double coal
production by 1985.
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Governmental -
Federal
Housing and Urban Development Department
Office of Policy Development and Research
Division of Energy, Building Technology and Standards
451-7th St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
202/755—6443
Seeks efficient ways of using energy by recovering wasted
resources; includes coal recovery technologies.
Interior Department
Bureau of Land Management
18th and C Streets, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
202/343—3801
Information: 202/343—5717
Manages the national resource lands and their resources, the
mineral resources connected with acquired lands and the sub-
merged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf. Resources
managed and leased include wildlife habitats, timber, minerals,
open space, forage and recreational resources. Surveys
federal lands and maintains public land records.
Office of Upland Minerals
202/343—8638
Division answers inquiries and suggests appropriate sources
for information on the leasing, mining and environmental
protection of federal lands.
Bureau of Mines
Office of Mineral Information
18th and C Sts., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
202/634—1004
The Division answers inquiries and disseminates information to
the news media through press releases, copies of speeches, and
special publications. Questions which cannot be answered by the
Division will be referred to the appropriate office within the
Bureau for reply. Questions relating to the environmental as-
pects of mining and the reclamation of mined lands are the
concern of the Bureau’s Division of the Environment.
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Governmental -
Federal
(Interior Dept., Cont’d.)
(Bureau of Mines, Cont’d.)
Publications Office
4800 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
412/621-4500
Office distributes single copies of the Bureau’s free pub-
lications and circulates on a free loan basis films produced
by the Bureau in cooperation with industry sponsors. Catalog
of films is available.
Office of Minerals and Materials Research and Development,
Metallurgy
2401 E St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20241
202/634—1138
Conducts metallurgical research, including developing pro-
cesses for treating, smelting and refining low grade ores;
recycling of municipal wastes for recovery of metals and
minerals; developing methods for reducing air, water and
land pollution that results from metals industry waste; and
developing engineering materials.
Office of Minerals and Materials Research and Development
Office of Fuels, Division of Coal
2401. E St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20241
202/634—1026
Interprets and analyzes data pertaining to production,
utilization and distribution of coal domestically and inter-
nationally. Publishes statistics weekly, monthly and quarterly
on coal; publishes monthly analysis of world coal situation;
studies export and import of coal and long—range forecast of
coal markets.
Assistant Director for Mining, Division of Environment
202/634—1251
Conducts studies and programs on mine land reclamation and
restoration; advises bureau director on strip mining policy.
Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration, Coal Mine Health
Division , Baliston Tower #3
4015 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Va. 22203
703/235—1358
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Governmental -
Federal
(Interior Dept, Cont’d.)
(Bureau of Mines 1 Cont’d.)
(Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration, Cont’d.)
Administers health portions of the Coal Mine Health and
Safety Act of 1969; advises officials in the field on
enforcement of regulations.
Mining Research, Health and Safety Division
2401 E St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20241
202/634—1236
Conducts research to improve the health and safety of
miners in accordance with the Coal Mine Health and
Safety Act of 1969 and Federal Metal and Nonmetallic
Act of 1966.
Mining Research, Resources Division
2401 E. St., N.W., Wash., D.C. 20241
202/634—1249
Conducts research into more effective and efficient ways
to extract coal from the ground.
Denver Mining Research Center
Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 20
Denver, Colorado 80225
303/234—3754
Basic and applied research is performed by the Center in ground
control, with emphasis on rock mass behavior, mine structure
analysis, mine opening design, and premining delineation of
structure. Major research areas include the development of seis-
mic and infrared techniques to locate and delineate coal and
metal mine roof weaknesses, detection of physical changes in
roof rock characteristics in advance of mining, caving mechanisms
and provisions for the control of surface subsidence, classical
rock mechanics and the applications thereof, and the determina-
tion and relationship of vertical and horizontal stresses related
to mine design. In addition, research is being conducted on the
reclamation of mined lands. Inquiries are answered as time
permits.
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Governmental -
Federal
(Interior Dept. Cont’d.)
(Bureau of Mines,Cont’d.)
Grand Forks Energy Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 8213, University Station
Grand Forks, N. Dakota 58201
701/775—4207
The Laboratory performs research on coal, the combustion and
carbonization of Western coals, the use of huinic acids derived
from lignite as a growth promoter for use in agriculture, gasifi-
cation, and the recovery of mined lands. Inquiries are answered
as time permits, and onsite use of the Laboratory’s collection
is permitted.
Pittsburgh Mining Research Center
4800 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
412/892—2400
Performs research on materials handling in mining environmental
controls such as water and drainage. Answers inquiries and
makes referrals.
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
18th and C Sts., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
Division of Cooperative Services
202/343—2193
The Division does research on the preparation and cultivation
of mined lands for outdoor recreational purposes. They
answer inquiries and provide technical assistance and advice
as time permits.
Bureau of Reclamation
18th and C Sts.,N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
Water and Land Division
202/343—5104
Staff answers inquiries relating to the Bureau’s
jurisdiction and makes referrals.
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Governmental -
Federal
(Interior Dept., Cont’d.)
Fish and Wildlife Service
18th and C Sts., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
202/343—4717
Information: 202/343—5634
Service is responsible for inland sports fisheries and fishery
research activities, and for improving and maintaining fish
resources through proper management of fish habitats; provides
conservation education and public information programs on fish.
Associate Director for Federal Assistance
202/343—4646
Administers Endangered Species Act of 1973. Responsible
for maintaining endangered species list and determining
habitats critical for survival of certain species. Provides
technical assistance to all levels of government for scien-
tific and wildlife management. Administers grant—in—aid
money to states for fish and wildlife purposes. Administers
and oversees international treaties pertaining to fish and
wildlife matters.
Associate Director for Fish and Wildlife Management
202/343—5333
Develops, manages and protects interstate and international
fisheries, including anadromous species, fisheries of the
Great Lakes, interstate river and reservoir systems, fisheries
on federal lands and endangered species of fish.
Associate Director for Research and Environment,
Environment Office
202/343—5715
Surveys and investigates all federal and federally—licensed
water projects to determine environmental impact on fish and
wildlife. Provides technical assistance when water project
is licensed or authorized; participates in water resource
planning with other federal agencies.
Associate Director for Research and Environment,
Research Office
202/343—2279
Performs research on fish diseases, nutrition, and culture
techniques; studies ecology requirements of fish in
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Governmental -
Federal
(Interior Dept., Cont’d.)
(Fish and Wildlife Service, Cont’d.)
(Associate Director for Research and Environment, Cont’d.)
reservoirs (man—made) and changes in fish population and
lake ecology of the Great Lakes; studies the effects of
pesticides and herbicides on fish; a itinisters cooperative
research units at universities which conduct fishery
research and train graduate students.
Associate Director for Research and Environment,
Biological Services Office
202/343—8095
Provides an information base and analytic capability to
assure appropriate input on fish environmental, decisions.
Provides information on the impact of energy resource
development (including Outer continental Shelf develop-
ment, geothermal leasing, oil shale and coal) on fish.
Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Reston, Virginia 22092
703/860—7571
Conservation Division, Mining Operations Branch
703/860—7506
Answers inquiries and makes referrals to state, local or
other offices which offer consultation and assistance.
Conservation Division, Resource Evaluation Program
703/860—7571
Evaluates and classifies coal and other resources on
federal lands.
Geologic Division, Office of Energy Resources and
Marine Geology
703/860—6461
Handles resource assessment and exploration research
activities for coal and other resources.
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Federal
(Geological Survey, Cont’d.)
Land Information and Analysis Office
703/860-7488
Studies and analyzes land resources and the environment
as they relate to land-use decisions. Develops and
applies natural science and geographic technology in
support of planning and decision-making, mapping current
land use, collecting, processing and distributing remote
sensing data, and applying other aspects of space tech-
nology in support of land-resources and environmental
analysis.
Office of Land Use and Water Planning
1725 K St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
202/343—8058
Information: 202/343—7453
Coordinates Interior Dept. land use and water planning policies
for federal and non-federal agencies; provides technical
assistance to state and municipal land and water planning
agencies; serves as liaison with national organizations
interested in land use planning.
Resources and Land Investigations (RALI )
202/860-6717
Office focuses on integrated planning for mining
operations, pollution control, subsequent land
reclamation and re-use, among its other information
disseminating responsibilities.
Tennessee Valley Authority
Division of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife Development
Norris, Tennessee 37828
615/522—7181 ext. 2296
Answers inquiries on strip—mine reclamation. Offers inter—
library loan service and onsite reference use of its library
collection.
Forest and Habitat Revegetation Section
615/637—3361
Performs and supports research. Provides advisory and
consulting services as time permits.
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Gover’unental —
Regional
Congress
Regional Commissions
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20235
202/967—5728
Information: 202/967—4828
Federal-state partnership for economic development of region
including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Virginia and West Virginia. Plans and provides technical
and financial assistance for economic development of Appalachia;
coordinates federal and state efforts in Appalachia. Office of
Energy, Environment and Natural Resources supervises research and
technical assistance in Appalachian mining and mine—reclamation
among other subjects.
Old West Regional Commission
1730 K St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
2 02/967— 3491
Federal-state action planning commission for Montana, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. They have published
advisory materials for states and local jurisdictions on mining
impacts, reclamation and utilization of mined lands.
congress
House Agriculture Committee
Subcommittee on Conservation and Credit
1301 L HOB*
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225—2171
Jurisdiction over irrigation and soil conservation legislation.
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment
1626 L ROB
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225—8331
Jurisdiction over legislation on land use planning, including
strip mining.
L ROB -- Longworth House Office Building
R ROB -- Rayburn House Office Building
D SOB —- Dirksen Senate Office Building
R SOB —- Russell Senate Office Building
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Congress
(Congress, Cont’d.)
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Subcommittee on Mines and Mining
421 House Office Building Annex #1
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225—1661
Jurisdiction over legislation on geology and strip mining on
public lands (jurisdiction on strip mining shared with
House Interior and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on Energy and
the Environment).
House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands
1522 House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225— 3681
Jursidiction over legislation on public lands.
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife ,
Conservation and the Environment
1339 L HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225—7307
Jurisdiction over legislation on fish.
House Science and Technology Committee
Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development and
Demonstration (Fossil Fuels)
B 374 R 110B
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225—9117
Jurisdiction over legislation on research and development of
fossil fuel energy (coal, petroleum, natural gas, oil shale,
tar sand, synthetic fuels such as liquified and gasified coal.)
Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Subcommittee on Environritent, Soil Conservation
and Forestry
322 R SOB
Washington, D.C. 20510
202/224—2035
Jurisdiction over soil conservation legislation.
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Congress
(Congress, Cont’d.)
Senate Commerce Committee
Subcommittee on Oceans and Atn sphere
435 R SOB
Washington, D.C. 20510
202/224—9345
Jurisdiction over legislation on fish.
Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Subcommittee on Minerals, Materials and Fuels
3206 D SOB
Washington, D.C. 20510
202/2.24—9894
Jurisdiction over legislation on public lands
and land use planning.
Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Subcommittee on Energy Research and Water Resources
3296 D SOB
Washington, D.C. 20510
202/224—1076
Jurisdiction over irrigation legislation and
non—nuclear programs of ERDA.
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Governmental -
States
State Agencies with Responsibility for Enforcement of Laws Respecting
Water Pollution and Land Reclamation Aspects of Acid Mine Drainage
Control .
Source: Congressional Research Service, Environment and Natural
Resources Policy Division, State Acid—Mine Drainage Laws:
a Comparison , December 7, 1976.
State* Responsible Agency
Water Pollution Control Reclamation
(Acid Mine Drainage)
Alabama Alabama Water Improvement Alabama Surface Mining Re—
Commission clamation Commission
Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation
Arizona Department of Health Services,
Water Quality Control Council
Arkansas Arkansas Department of Pollu- Arkansas Pollution Control
tion Control and Ecology Commission
California State Water Resources Control
Board
Colorado Colorado Department of Health Land Reclamation Board
Water Quality Control
Commission
Florida State of Florida, Department
of Natural Resources Divi-
sion of Resource Manage-
ment, Bureau of Geology
Georgia State Water Quality Con- Department of Natural Re—
trol Board sources, Division of
Resource Management, Land
Reclamation Section
* The States of Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii. Louisiana, Massachusetts,
Nebraska, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Vermont
are omitted. While they have laws governing surface mining, coal
and metal minings are not active. Florida has neither coal nor metal
but does have mineral extraction tax laws with provisions for water
quality protection.
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State
Responsible Agency
Governmental —
States
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Water Pollution Control
(Acid Mine Drainage)
Idaho Board of Environment and
Ccmmunity Service
Environmental Protection Agency,
Pollution Control Board
The Stream Pollution Control
Board
Department of Environmental
Quality, Water Quality
Commission
Department of Health and
Environment, Division of
Environment, Water Quality
Control Program
Department of Environmental
Protection
Reclamation
Department of Mines and
Minerals, Division of
Land Reclamation
Department of Natural
Resources, Division of
Reclamation
Division of Mines and
Minerals, Department of
Soil Conservation; and
State Mining Board
Mined Land Conservation
and Reclamation Board;
State Corporation
Commission
Department for Natural Re-
sources and Environmental
Protection, Division of
Reclamation
Maine
Board of Environmental
Protection
Maryland
Department of Natural Re-
sources, Water Resources
Administration
Maryland State Department
of Natural Resources,
Bureau of Mines
Michigan
Minnesota
Department of Natural Re-
sources, Water Resources
Commission
Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency
Missouri
Missouri Clean Water
Conimiss ion
Land Reclamation Commission
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States
State Responsible Agency
Water Pollution Control Reclamation
(Acid Mine Drainage)
Mississippi Mississippi Air and Water
Pollution Control
Commission
Montana Water Quality Bureau, Depart- Board of Land Commissioners,
ment of Health and Environ- Department of State Lands
mental Sciences
Nevada Bureau of Environmental
Health
New Jersey New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection
New Mexico Water Quality Control Coal Surface Mining
Commission Commission
New York Department of Environmental New York State Department
Conservation of Environmental Conser-
vation, Bureau of
Minerals
North Department of Natural and
Carolina Economic Resources
North North Dakota State Water North Dakota Public Service
Dakota Pollution Control Board, Commission, Division of
Department of Health Reclamation
Ohio Ohio Environmental Protec- Division of Reclamation,
tion Agency Department of Natural
Resources
Oklahoma Oklahoma Water Resources Department of Mines
Board
Oregon Department of Environmental Department of Geology and
Quality Mineral Industries,
Mined Land Reclamation
Off ice
Pennsyl- Bureau of Water Quality Department of Environmental
vania Management, Department of Resources, Bureau of Sur—
Environmental Resources face Mine Reclamation
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States
State Responsible Agency
Water Pollution Control Reclamation
(Acid Mine Drainage
South Department of vironmental
Dakota Protection
Tennessee Tennessee Water Quality Con- Department of Conservation,
trol Board Division of Surface Mining
Texas Texas Water Quality Board Railroad Commission of Texas
Utah Utah Water Pollution Department of Natural Resources,
Committee Division of Oil, Gas and
Mining; and the Oil, Gas
Mining Board
Virginia State Water Control Board Department of Conservation;
and Economic Development
Division of Mined Land
Washington Department of Ecology Divthion of Geology and
Earth Resources, Department
of Natural Resources
West Department of Natural Re- West Virginia Department of
Virginia sources, Division of Natural Resources
Water Resources
Wisconsin Division of environmental
Protection
Wyoming Department of Environmental The Land Quality Division,
Quality Department of Environ-
mental Quality
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B. Governmental -States
A DIRECTORY TO STATE SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON SURFACE
MINED-AREA RECLAMA’I]ON PROGRAMS, 1975
E ls i e Agency Is4tv duet Loca Non
Alabama Strip-mining Section H. T Williams, Chief 3816 8th Ave., North
Division of Safety and of Safety and Birmingham, AL
Inspection Inspection 35203
Department of 205-251-1181
Induatrial Relations
Alaska Division of Lands Michael Smith, 323 B Fourth Ave.
Department of Director, and Anchorage, AR 99501
Natural Resources Pedro Denton, 907-279-5577
Minerals Officer
Arizona Arizona State Land Andrew L. Bettwy, 1624 W. Adams St.
Department Commissioner Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-271-4621
Arkansas Department of S. Ladd Davies, 8001 National Drive
Pollution Control Director Little Rock, AR 72209
and Ecokgy Milton Bonner, 501-371-1701
Geologist
California Bureau of Mines end Robert Streitz, 1416 Ninth St
Geology Advanced Planning Room 1841
Department of Officer Sacramento, CA 95841
Conaervation 916-445-0514
Colorado Reclamation Section Director do Division of Mines
Department of 1845 Sherman St
Natural Resources Denver, CO 80203
303-892-3401
Connecticut The Natural Hugo Thomas, 165 Capitol Ave.
Resources Center Director Room 561
Department of Hartford, CN 06115
Environmental 203-566-3540
Protection
Delaware Division of N. C. Vasukt, Director Dover, DL 19901
Environmental 302-678-4764
Control
Department of
Natural Resources
and Environmental
Control
Florida Bureau of Geology Charles Hendry, Chief 903 W. Tennessee St
Division of Steve Windbam, Tallahaasec, FL 32804
Resource Deputy Chief 904-488-4191 or 3636
Management
Department of
Natural Resources
Georgia Land Reclamatiozi Sanford Darby, Chief P.O. Box 4845
Section Macon, GA 31208
Division of 912-744-3346
Environmental
Protection
Department of
Natural Resources
Hawaii Department of Land Christopher Cobb, P.O. Box 621
and Natural Chairman and Honolulu, HI 96809
Resources Member, Board of 808-548-6550
Land and Natural
Resources
Idaho Division of Earth Terry Maley, Director, Statehouse, Room 120
Resources Norman Day, Boise, ID 83720
Department of Lands Supervisor. Conser- 208-384-8280
vation Section
Source: U.S. Department of Interior, Geological Survey, Resource and Land
Investigations (RALI) Program, Geological Survey Circular 731,
A Guide to State Programs for the Reclamation of Surface M.tned Areas
pp. 30-33.
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States
A DIRECTORY To STATE SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON SURPACE
MINED-ARIA RECLAMATION PROGRAMS, 1975—Continued
Sta ts Aflncy Isdivf duct
Illinois Division of Land Eugene Filer, State Office Bldg.
Reclamation Supervisor, Boom 704
Department of Mines and Springfield, IL 62706
and Minerals 217-782 .4970
Charles Medvick, 618-993-5450
Resource Planner
Indiana Division of Richard McNabb, 018 State Office Bldg. -
Reclamation Director 100 N. Senate Ave.
Department of Indianapolis, IN 40204
Natural Resources 3176380217
Iowa Division of Mines and Marvin B. Ross, Grimes State Office
Minerals Mine Inspector Building
Department of Soil Des Moines. IA 50319
Conservation 515-281-5774
Kansas Mined-Land 0. T. Van Bebber, Fourth Floor
Conservation and Chairman, State Office Bldg.
Reclamation Board and Topeka. KS 66612
State Corporation Charels F. Bredshl, 913-296-3325 or 3600
Commission Member
Kentucky Division of Kenneth Ratliff, 6th Floor, Capitol
Reclamation Director Plaza Tower
Department for Frankfort, KY 40601
Natural Resources 602-564-6940
and Environmental
Protection
Louisiana Department of Ray Sutton, P.O. Box 44275
Conservation Commissioner Capitol Station
Baton Rouge, LA
70804
504-889-5161
Maine Bureau of Land Henry Warren, State House
Quality Control Director Augusta, ME 04330
Department of 207-289-2111
Environmental
Protection
Maryland State Bureau of Mines Harry Buckley, City Building
Maryland Energy and Director Westernport, MD
Coastal Zone 21562
Ad m ln i ctration 801-359-8057
Massachusetts Department of Public Joseph Slnnott, 100 Nashua Street
Works State Geologist Room 805
Boston. MA 02114
617-727-6398
Michigan Geological Survey It. Thomas Segall, Stevens T. Muon
Division Geologist in Charge Bldg.
Department of Lansing, MI 48926
Natural Resources 517-3784256
Minnesota Division of Minerals Elwood Raft. Director Centennial Office Bldg.
Department of Paul Fojar (Staff) St. Paul, MN 55155
Natural Resources 612-296-4810
Mississippi Mississippi Geological, William H. Moore, P.O. Box 4915
Economic and Director Jackson, MS 39216
Topographical 601-8544011
Survey
Missouri Office of Land Robert Neuensch- P.O. Box 1868
Reclamation wander, Director Jefferson City, MO
Department of 65101
Natural Resources 314-751-2857
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States
A DIRECTORY TO STATE SOURCES OF INFORMATWN ON SURFACE
MINED.AREA RECLAMATION PROGRAMS, 1975—Continued
Hta . Agency In4 v dual Locot on
Montana Division of C C. McCall, Capitol Station
Reclamation Adminiatrator Helena, MT 59001
Department of State 406-587.2074
Lands
Nebraska Office of State W. Don Nelson, P.O. Box 94601
Planning and Director Lincoln, NE 68509
Programming 402-471-2414
Nevada Nevada Bureau of William Dubols,
Minea and Geology Inspector of Mines University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89507
702-885-5243
New Hampshire Department of Forests Sargent Goodhue, Statehouse Annex
and Lands Chief of Forest P.O. Box 856
Management, Concord, NH 03301
and 603-271-3456
Glenn Stewart, State James Ball
Geologist University of New
Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-1216
New Jersey Bureau of Geology Dr. Kemble Widiner, John Fitch Plaza
and Topography State Geologist P.O. Box 1889,
Division of Natural Room 709
Resources Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-2576
New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Prank E. Kottlowski, Campus Station
Mineral Resources Director Socorro, NM 87801
505-835-5420
New York Bureau of Minerals Richard Arieda, 50 Wolf Road
Department of Assistant Direetor Albany, NY 12238
Environmental 518-457-7480
Conservation
North Carolina Land Quality Section Craig McKenzie, Chief P.O. Box 27687
Division of Environ- Raleigh, NC 27611
mental Management 919-8294740
Department of
Natural and
Economic Resources
North Dakota Division of Ed Englerth, Chief, Capitol Bldg.
Reclamation and Bismark, ND 58501
Public Service Allen 1). KleIn 701-224-2410
Commission
Ohio Division of Ken Faulk, Chief Fountain Square
Reclamation (Acting) Columbus, OH 43224
Department of 614-460-4850
Natural Resources
Oklahoma Department of Mines Ward Padgett, Chief 253 Capitol Bldg.
Mines Inspector Oklahoma City, OK
73105
405-521-3859
Oregon Mined Land Reclama- Standley Anamus, P.O. Box 1028
tion Office Administrator, Albany, OR 97321
Department of and 503-928-5386
Geology and Mineral Tom Ehmett
Industries
Pennsylvania Bureau of Surface William Ouckert, P.O. Box 2063
Mine Reclamation Director Harrisburg, PA 17120
Department of Ralph V. Zampogna, 717-787-5103
Environmental Geologist
Resources
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States
A DIRECTORY TO STATE SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON SURFACE
MINED-AREA RECLAMATION PROGRAMS, 1975—Continued
State Agency Iiidivtdtiai Locatton
Rhode Island Statewide Planning Daniel W. Varin, 285 Melrose St.
Program Director Providence, RI 02907
401-277.2658
South Carolina Department of Mining Murray Wood, P.O. Box 11708
and Reclamation Director, Columbia, SC 29211
Land Resources and 803-758-2823
Conservation Jack S. Whisnant,
Commission Geologist
South Dakota Division qf Al Griffiths, Director Joe Foss Bldg.
Conservation Room 110
Department of Pierre. SD 57501
Agriculture 605-224-3258
Tennessee Division of Surafce Chase Delony, 2611 W. End Ave.
Mining and Land Director, Nashville, TN 97203
Reclamation and 615-741-1046
Department of George Laughlin
Conservation
Texas Division of Surface Roy D. Payne, Capitol Station
Mining and Director, P.O. Drawer 12967
Reclamation and Austin, TX 78711
Railroad Commission J. Randel Hill 512-475-4639 or 6520
of Texas
Utah Division of Oil and Cleon B. Felght, 1588 W. N. Temple
Gas Conservation Director, °alt Lake City, UT
Department of and 84116
Natural Resources Ron Daniels. Mined 801-533-5771
Land Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Environ- Martin L. .Tohnson, State Office Bldg.
mental Conservation The Secretary, Montpelier, VT 05602
and 802-826-3357
Edward Koenemann,
Director, Division
of Planning
Virginia Division of Mined Grant Hollett, Drawer U
Land Reclamation • Reclamation Big Stone Gap, VA
Department of SpecialIst, 24219
Conservation and and 703-523-2925
Economic William D. Roller,
Development Director
Washington Division of Geology Donald Ford, Public Lands Bldg.
and Earth Geologist Olympia, WA 98504
Resources 206-758-6188
Department of
Natural Resources
West Virginia Division of Benjamin 0. Greene, State Office Bldg.
Reclamation Chief No.8
Department of Room 822
Natural Resources Charleston, WV
25805
804-848-8267
Wisconsin Bureau of Water Floyd Stauts, Director Box 450
Regulation and Madison, WI 58701
Zoning 608-266-8034
Department of
Natural Resources
Wyoming Division of Land Walt Ackerman, State Office Bldg. W
Quality Administrator Cheyenne, WY 82003
Department of 807-777-7756
Environmental
Quality
*U5.GOVERNUENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1976 0—s 11 317,103
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Non—G3vernrLenta l
Organizations
C. Non-Governmental Organizations
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
1150 17th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036.
202/296—5616
Nonprofit research and educational organization funded by
individuals, foundations and companies. Researches effects
of spending and tax reform proposals on economic activity,
saving, investment and individual behavior 1 and on federal
budget trends.
American Fisheries Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, Nd. 20014
301/897—8616
Membership: biologists and other scientists interested in
fisheries; promotes conservation, development and proper
utilization of recreational and commercial fisheries.
American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and
Petroleum Engineers, Inc .
United Engineering Center
345 E. 47th St.
New York, New York 10017
212/752—6800
Organizational concerns encompass mining, metallurgy, petroleum
engineering, coal and industrial minerals, extraction 1 bene-
ficiation and related economics and education. They publish
several journals related to mining.
American Mining Congress
1200 18th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/331-8900
Membership: domestic producers of coal, industrial-agricultural
minerals and metals, manufacturers of mining equipment, banks and
other financial institutions with interests in mining. Interests
include mine-leasing programs, mining health and safety, pipe-
lines, research and development, including synthetic fuels. The
organization answers inquiries and makes referrals, publishes
material on mining land reclamation and energy, and permits
onsite use of its reference collection.
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Non-’overnmental
Organizations
Center for Natural Areas
1525 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/265—0066
Research organization funded by priva te contributions and
government contracts. Completed a land use study for the
Interior Dept. which will be used as a guide for states.
Colorado School of Mines Research Institute
P.O. Box 112
Golden, Colorado 80401
303/279—2581
The Institute performs research in the areas of mining,
metallurgy, and land reclamation on a fee or contract basis.
It also operates a prospector service for the State of
Colorado. Its publications include the Colorado School of
Mines Mineral Industries Bulletin , an abstract journal
(bimonthly).
Division of Mines and Minerals
Iowa Department of Soil Conservation
Grimes Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50519
515/281—5774
The Division answers questions on underground and surface
mining, depleted underground coal areas, and the rehabili-
tation of mined lands. Minerals of interest include gypsum
and coal.
Electric Power Research Institute
1750 New York Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
202/872—9222
Nonprofit research organization supported by private and public
electric utilities. Conducts research on all aspects of
energy of interest to electric utilities, including fossil
fuels (coal, natural gas, petroleum), nuclear, solar, geo-
thermal and other advanced systems. (Headquarters in
Palo Alto, California.)
Engineering Societies Library
345 E. 47th St.
New York, New York 10017
2f2/752—6800
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Non-Governmental
Organi. zations
(Engineering Societies Library)
Collection covers engineering and related physical sciences.
Library provides reference services, literature searching
and duplication services for a fee, and lends films.
Environmental Defense Fund
1525 18th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/833—1484
Citizens’ interest group staffed by lawyers and scientists.
Takes legal action on environmental issues. Provides
information on land use planning.
Environmental Policy Center
324 C St., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
202/547—6500
This group has sponsored comparative analysis of several
states’ strip—mining laws as part of its environmental
policy research work.
International Union for Conservation of Nature and
Natural Resources
National Zoological Park
Washington, D.C. 20009
202/381—7225
International federation of governments and national and
international conservation organizations. Advises govern-
ments on conservation problems; researches conservation
problems through field studies and publishes results. Main-
tains close working relations with United Nations system.
(Headquarters in Switzerland.)
Izaak Walton League of America
1800 N. Kent Street
Arlington, Virginia 22209
703/528—1818
Citizens’ interest group. Promotes conservation of natural
resources and the environment; has information on strip
mining impacts on fishing.
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Non-Governmental
Organizations
Mackay School of Mines
University of Nevada
Beno, Nevada 89507
702/784—6987
The School conducts field studies and pursues research in
mineral beneficjation, extractive metallurgy, mined land
reclamation, and the economic problems associated with the
mineral industry in Nevada. The School’s staff provides
reference and consulting services; identifies, analyzes,
and evaluates minerals, rocks, and ores; and permits onsite
use of its collection.
National Association of Conservation Districts
1025 Vermont Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
202/34 7—599 5
Membership: conservation districts (local subdivisions of
state governments). Develops national policies on the
conservation and development of wildlife, water, land,
forests and related resources. Interests include sediment
control, control of pollution from unidentified sources, and
rural development. They answer inquiries and make referrals
to cooperating organizations.
National Audubon Society
1511 K St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
202/833—3892
Citizens’ interest group. Promotes preservation of natural
resources; provides information on such subjects as wildlife 1
water, Outer Continental Shelf, land, range lands, forests,
parks and recreation. (Headquarters in New York.)
National Coal Association
1130 17th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/628—4322
Membership: industries involved in production, distribution
and use of coal. Collects, analyzes and distributes industry
statistics; makes special studies of competitive fuels, coal
markets, production and consumption forecasts, and industry
planning. Interests include exports, mine leasing programs,
mining health and safety, pipelines, research and development,
including synthetic fuels. Their Mined-Land conservation
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Non-Governmental
Organizations
(National Coal Association)
Conference answers inquiries and provides materials on
reclamation of mined land. It publishes Mined-Land
Conservation bimonthly, permits onsite use of the
reference collection and photo file.
National Crushed Stone Association
1415 Elliot Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
202/333—1536
The Association collects and disseminates information on
the quarrying and uses of crushed stone and on the reclaina-
tion and beautification of spent quarries. Services are
primarily for members, and are provided to others as time
permits.
National Industrial Pollution Control Council
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20330
202/967—4513
A large groups of chief executives from industry, created
to advise the Administration in environmental quality,
improvement policies and to provide leadership for
voluntary clean-up of pollution by industry. Answers
questions and offers consulting services.
National Sand and Gravel Association
900 Spring Street
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
301/587-1400
The Association is primarily concerned with questions relating
to the production of aggregates, such as sand and gravel,
and including concrete and bituminous mixtures. It is also
interested in the recovery of mined areas. Inquiries are
answered or referred to cooperating members for more extensive
reply, and limited consulting services are provided.
National Wildlife Federation
1412 16th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/797—6800
Nonprofit, publicly supported conservation education organiza-
tion. Promotes preservation of natural resources; provides
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Non-Governmental
Organizations
(National Wildlife Federation)
information on such subject as wildlife, fish, water,
Outer Continental Shelf, ocean, land, range lands,
forests, parks and recreation, and toxic materials.
National flesources Defense council
917 15th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
202/737—5000
Nonprofit environmental organization staffed by lawyers
and scientists who undertake litigation and research.
Provides information on such subjects as air, water,
Outer Continental Shelf, oceans, land use, forests,
nuclear power, toxic materials, natural resource manage-
ment and conservation and ozone pollution.
Pennsylvania State University
Coal Research Section
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
814/865—6548
The Section conducts research on mining engineering and
practices and on the reuse of mined lands. It answers
brief inquiries and provides research and consulting
services on a fee or contract basis.
Pennsylvania State University
Earth and Mineral Science Experiment Station
Mineral Science Building, Room 118
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
814/865—7659
The Station conducts major research programs in the earth
sciences and in mineral and mining engineering, the material
sciences, mine drainage water purification, and mine refuse
bank reclamation. Analytical and consulting services are
provided to all users at cost.
Pennsylvania State University
School of Forest Resources
814 865-8384
Research on the reclamation and reforestation of strip—mined
lands is conducted by the School. The results of this research
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Non—’ overnmer1ta1
Organizations
(Penn. State U., School of Forest Resources)
are published in professional journals. Research is con-
ducted and consulting services are provided on a fee or contract
basis. Requests for information should be addressed to
Professor William E. Sopper.
Resources for the Future
1775 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/462—4400
Nonprofit organization funded by foundations. Conducts
research on conservation and development of natural
resources, including water, Outer Continental Shelf, oceans,
minerals, land and forests.
Sierra Club
324 C St., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
202/547—1144
Citizens’ interest group. Promotes preservation of natural
resources; provides information on such subjects as wildlife,
fish, water, Outer Continental Shelf, ocean, minerals, land,
range lands, forests, parks and recreation, and toxic
materials. Washington office follows national and regional
legislation. (Headquarters in San Francisco, Calif.)
University of Alabama
Alabama State Mine Experiment Station
P.O. Box 1466
University, Alabama 35486
205/348—6550
Research activities cover mining methods, coal technology,
mine preparation, water pollution from minerals and fuels;
drilling, rock mechanics. Provides answers to inquiries arid
consulting services.
University of Alabama
Engineering Library
P.O. BOx 6267
University, Alabama 35486
205/ 348—6551
Maintains collection of materials on land reclamation.
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Non-Governmental
Organizations
University of Kentucky
Kentucky Research Foundation
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
606/258—4666
The Foundation acts as an information center for and
coordinator of research projects performed by University
faculty members. Its areas of interest include mining
and metallurgical engineering and the recovery of mined
lands.
University of Minnesota
Miheral Resources Research Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
612/373—3341
The Center is interested in problems relating to the mining
and concentration of ores; the exploitation of deposits in
clay, marl, pyrite, and limestone; and the reclamation of
mined lands. It publishes Progress Reports and a Mining
Directory (annual). Inquiries are answered, and research is
conducted on a contract basis. The Center also identifies
rocks and minerals and analyzes samples.
West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association
1033 Quarrier Street
charleston, West Virginia 25301
304/346—5318
The Association is concerned with mining practices and the
reclamation of mined lands in West Virginia. Information
and appropriate materials will be provided on request.
Wilderness Society
1901 Pennsylvania AVe., N.W.
Washington, DC. 20006
202/293—2732
Citizens’ interest group. Promotes preservation of the
wilderness; provides information on wildlife, water, land,
range lands, forests, parks and recreation.
World Wildlife Fund
1319 18th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202/466—2160
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Individuals
(World Wildlife Fund)
Private, international conservation organization. Supports
scientific research and conservation projects to save
endangered species, habitats, and plants. Makes grants
for land acquisition, habitat protection and maintenance
(primarily of parks).
ID. Individuals
The Library of Congress Referral Service, Smithsonian Science
Information Exchange and many of the agencies and organizations listed in
the foregoing pages can make referral to knowledgeable individuals.
Further, authors of works cited in the literature references that 6ilow,
may be located for information or consultation.
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RESOURCES FOR
STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surf ace mining
IMPACTS
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surface mining
IMPACTS
Air and Land
A.irborne respirab].e dust generated during cutting of coal with
water jets , U.S. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Mines, 1975. 19 pp.
Coal strip-mined land in Indiana , Indiana Department of Natural
Resources, 1972. 18 pp.
Coal refuse disposal in the Eastern U.S. , EPA (Cincinnati), Dec.,
1974. 4 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 17-75—08022).
Emergency investigation of coal mine refuse embankments . 1974.
NTIS (PB—234 104/8; $4.25).
List of coal waste banks , Dept. of Interior Task Force to Study
Coal Waste Hazards, 1972. 288 pp. GPO (I 1.2: C63/3).
Mine spoil potentials for soil and water quality , EPA, 1974. 303 pp.
On sale GPO. NTIS (PB—237 525/1; $9.75).
Physical property data on coal waste embankment materials , Bureau
of Mines Report 7964. Undated. 147 pp. ( Environment Abstracts
17—75—02463). NTIS (PB—240 113/3 WAY; $6.00).
ysica1 property data on fine coal refuse . NTIS (PB-245 841/2; $4.00).
A study of coal-associated wastes resulting from the mining, pro-
cessing, and utilization of coal, 1900-1972; a bibliography .
Federal Energy Administration. 579 pp. NTIS (FE-1218-P-l; $6.00).
Status of land disturbed by surface mining as of January 1, 1974 .
Extension of remarks made by Robert H. Michel, Congressional
Record,Daily Ed. v.120, April 8, 1974 E2184-E2l86.
Surface-mined land in the Midwest: a regional perspective for
reclamation p1annin g . NTIS (PB—237 830/5; $16.25).
“Surface mining and wildlife,” North Dakota Outdoors , v. 37, Nov.,
1974. pp. 2—7.
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surface mining
IMPACTS
Air and Land, Health
and Safety
Underground disposal of coal mine wastes . NTIS (P8-245 130/0;
Microfiche $2.25).
“Weathering of clay minerals by simulated acid coal spoil-bank
solutions,” Soil Science , July 1974, v. 118, no. 1, pp. 22-28.
( Environment Abstracts 02-75—00219).
“Surface coal mining in Wyoming: needs for research and management”,
Journal of Range Management , September 1974, v. 27, n. 5, p. 336.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Carcinogenic potential of coal and coal conversion products ,
Battelle Columbus Laboratories, 1975. 34 pp.
“Chemical Aspects of Acid Mine Drainage,” Barnes H.L. and
Roinberger, S.B., Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federa-
tion 40, no. 3, March 1968; 371 pp.
Dust Generated During Cutting of Coal with Water Jets , Lohn,
Peter D. and Frank, Jacob N., Report of Investigations 8014,
Bureau of Mines, (Pittsburgh) 1975. Depository Item 637-A.
GPO I 28—23:0014.
Handbook for surveys of inhalation contaminants in above-ground
coal mining and processing work areas . NTIS (PB-243 358/9; $4.50).
“Health costs associated with the mining, transport and combustion
of coal in the steam—electric industry,” Nature , v. 250, July 12,
1974, pp. 107—111.
Industrial engineering study of hazards associated with surface
coal mines , Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Mines, 1974. 159 pp.
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IMPACTS
Health and Safety,
Water
Mine Refuse Impoundments in the U.S. , Schlick, D.P. and Wahier, W.A.,
U.S. Dept. of Interior, Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration,
Washington, 1976. MESA Information Report 1028. Depository Item
637—A.
“Mortality from stomach cancer in coal mining regions,” Archives of
Environmental Health , v. 28, Jan. 1974, pp. 28—30.
WATER
Bibliographies
Bituminous Coal Research, Mine drainage bibliography 1910—1976 ,
(Monroeville, Pa.) 1976. 288 pp.
National Technical Information Service (NTlSearch Publications) $25.00
Acid mine drainage: a bibliography with abstracts , NTIS PS-
75/046/3; 94 pp.
Acid mine drainage: a bibliography with abstracts , NTIS
PS—75—7].4/6, 579 pp.
Coal mine waste: a bibliography with abstracts , NTIS PS-75/112/3,
130 pp.
Water pollution detection: a bib1iogr p y with abstracts , NTIS
PS—75/156/0, 114 pp.
Smithsonian Science Information Exchange (SSIE)
Published bibliography F99 cites 198 ongoing research projects on
environmental aspects of energy conversion. $45.00
Published bibliography BA 15 cites ongoing research in effects
of turbidity (cloudiness, as of water).
Published bibliography AAO6 describes ongoing research projects on
effects of water pollution on the utilization of recreation sites
by the public, $35.00.
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IMPACTS
Water
(Bibliographies, Cont’d.)
Water Resources scientific Information Center (WRSIC)
Acid mine water: a bibliography U.S. Dept. of Interior. 1975.
569 pp. NTIS PB—239 523/4; 200 pp. $13.50).
Reports
Acid mine drainage in Appalachia , Appalachian Regional Cozmnission.
June 1969. Gpo (flAp 4/2: 21466) 302 pp. NTIS (PB 243 096/5; $9.25).
Comprehensive report prepared by the Commission and advisory
panels convened by the ‘National Academies of Engineering and
Science. Study covers, in lay language, sources and extent
of mine drainage in the Appalachian states, abatement methods,
cost—benefit analyses of land and water rehaizilitation; impacts
on water user costs, industrial development, recreation and stream
ecology; and institutional aspects of creating a program to deal
with these problems.
The impact of mine drainage pollution on industrial water users in
ppa1achia , Appendix A to Acid mine drainage in Appalachia . 1969.
GPO (Y3Ap 4/2:2M66/app A) 302 pp. NTIS (PB 243 097/3; $9.25).
The incidence and formation of mine drainage pollution in Appalachia ,
Appendix C to Acid mine drainage in Appalachia . 1969. GPO (Y3Ap
4/2:2M66/appC) 478 pp. NTIS (PB 243 099/9; $12.00).
The impacts of mine drainage pollution on location decisions of
manufacturing industry in Appalachia . 1969. Appendix D to Acid
mine drainage in Appalachia . GPO (Y3Ap 4/2:2M66/appD) 336 pp.
NTIS (PB 243 100/5; $9.75).
Impact of mine drainage on recreation and stream ecology , Appendices
E and F to Acid mine drainage in Appalachia, 1969 . GPO (Y3Ap 4/2:
2 )166/app E,F) 197 pp. Bibliography. NTIS(PB—243 101/3 : $7.50).
Acid mine drainage , National Industrial Pollution Control Council.
1971. 13 pp. Depository. GPO (Y 3.In2/8:Ac 4).
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IMPACTS
Water
(Reports, Cont’d.)
Acid mine pollution effects on lake biology , R.W. Smith, D.G.
Frey, EPA, 1971. 132 pp. Bibliography. GPO (EP 1:16:18050
EEC 12/71).
Adverse effects of coal mining on various Federal Reservoir projects ,
House Report. Committee on Government Operations. (Washington: GPO).
1974. 72 pp. Depository. GPO.
Catalog of Information on water data, station listings for A. stream—
flow and stage, B. quality of surface water, C. quality of groundwater,
Region 3 - South Atlantic and Gulf States , Office of Water Data
Coordination, U.S. Dept. of Interior. 1972 Ed. Available from
issuing office by request.
Data acquisition systems in water quality management , Robert C. Ward.
EPA, Office of Research and Monitoring, 1973. 260 pp. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO.
Determination of estimated mean mine water quantity and quality from
imperfect data and historical records . NTIS(PB-242 721/7. $6.00).
Development document for interim final effluent limitations , Guide-
lines and new source performance standards; coal mining point source
category. EPA, Office of Water and Hazardous Materials. October,
1975. 247 pp. Bibliography. (EPA 440/1-75—057, Group 2) Depository.
Available by request from EPA.
Disposal of concentrated mine drainage in sewage treatment systems .
1971. EPA. GPO (EP 1.16:14010 FEZ 09/71).
The effect of inorganic sediment on stream biota , James P.. Gammon.
EPA, Water Quality Office, 1970. 128 pp. Depository. GPO
(EP 2.10:18050 DWC 12/70).
Effects of metal—mine drainage on water quality in selected areas of
Colorado , Colorado Water Conservation Board, (Denver) 1972-73. 250 pp.
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IMPACTS
Water
(Reports, Cont’d.)
Fish and food organisms in acid mine waters of Pennsylvania ,
Robert L. Butler et al. EPA, Office of Research and Monitoring.
1973. 159 pp. Bibliography. Depository. GPO (EP 1.23:73-032).
The Florida phosphate slimes problem: a review and bibliography .
(Washington) 1975. 41 pp. GPO.
Ground-water pollution problems in the Northwestern United States ,
EPA (Corvallis) 1975. 36]. pp. NTIS.
Ground-water pollution in the South Central United States , M.R. Scaif
et al, EPA, Office of Research and Monitoring, National Environmental
Research Center, 1973. 182 pp. Bibliography. Depository. GPO
(EP 1.23/2:73—268).
Hydrologic effects of strip coal mining in Southeastern Montana:
Emphasis: one year of mining near Decker 1974. 35 pp.
( Environment abstracts 19—75—05775) NTIS (PB—237 511; $4.00).
The impact of energy development on water resources in arid lands;
literature review and annotated bibliography , Office of Arid Lands
Studies, University of Arizona, 1975 (Tucson) 278 pp.
Impairment of the flavor of fish by water pollutants , Dean L. Shumway
et al., EPA, Office of Research and Monitoring, 1973. 81 pp.
Bibliography. Depository. GPO (EP 1.23:73—010).
Investigative mine survey of a small watershed , Dept. of Interior,
Federal Water Quality Agency. 1970. 90 pp. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO (167.13/4:14010 DM0 03/70—A).
Mathematical model, pyritic system , EPA. 1972. Depository. GPO
(EP 1.23/2:72—002).
Microbial factor in acid mine drainage formation , Dept. of Interior,
Federal Water Quality Agency. 1970. 163 pp. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO (I 67.13/4:14010).
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IMPACTS
Water
(Reports, Cont’d.)
Mine drainage pollution watershed survey, Cherry Creek,
Casselman River Watershed, Garrett County, Md. , NTIS PB 242
610/4; $11.00).
Mine !poil potentials for water quality and controlled erosion ,
Division of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Forestry,
West Virginia University. 1971. 206 pp. Bibliography. Depository.
GPO (EP1.16:l40].O EJE 12/71)
Noise and vibrations in residential structures from quarry produc-
tion blasting, measured at 6 sites in Illinois , David. E. Siskind,
Virgil 3. Stachure and Karen S. Radcliffe. Twin Cities Mining
Research Center, U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation 8168.
1976. Depository. GPO (I 28.23:8168).
Sediment in streams and its effects on aquatic life . October, 1974.
59 pp. ( Environment abstracts 19—75—08160) NTIS (PB—238 594).
Seepage — environmental analysis of the slime zone of a tailings
pond, Sept., 1974. 95 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 19—75-04168)
NTIS (PB—236 989).
Articles
“The effect of coal surface mining on the water quality of mountain
drainage basin streams,” Journal of the Water Pollution Control
Federation , v. 48, Nov. 1976, pp. 2549-2569.
“Pickling liquors, strip mines, and ground—water pollution,”
Ground Water , Jan—Feb 1975, v. 13, n.o., pp. 4-11. ( Environment
Abstracts 19—75—15695).
“Water for Wyoming’s coal,” Water Spectrum , v. 7, Summer 1975,
pp. 41-46.
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I ACTS
Water, Other
(Articles, Cont’d.)
“Water pollution from nonpoint sources,” Water Research , July 1975,
V. 9, n. 7, p. 675. (Environment Abstracts 19-75—08113).
OTHER
Anticipated effects of major coal development on public services in
six selected counties . Bureau of Reclamation and Institute of
Applied Research, Montana State University Cooperative Experiment
Station, 1975. 143 pp.
Coal and uranium development of the Powder River Basin —— an impact
analysis , Bureau of Land Management, 1974. 112 pp.
“The Cost of Coal,” Environment , Sept. 74, v. 16 n. 7, p. 18;
( Environment Abstracts 03—75-00372).
Draft environmental statement: development of coal resources in the
Eastern Powder River Coal Basin of Wyoming , Bureau of Land Manage-
ment, 1974. 5 v.
Ecology and productivity of strip-mine areas in Mercer County, Pa. ,
NTIS Report (PB—23]. 559/6G1)Mar. 1974. 79 pp. ( Environment
Abstracts 09—75—00582). $4.75.
“Energy and the environment: choices for the future,” Chemical
Engineering Progress , Dec, 1974, v. 70, n. 12, pp. 16-21. ( Environment
Abstracts 03—75—05940).
Environmental aspects of coal production in the Appalachian region,
progress report . June 1975 — May 31, 1976, R.A. Minear, B.A.
Tschantz, J.H. Rule, G.L. Vaughn and D.E. Overton. NTIS(DRO-4946-1),
( Energy Reports Abstracts 01:010251).
Final environmental impact statement proposed Federal coal leasing
program , Bureau of Land Management, 1975. 1 V. GPO.
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IMPACTS
Other
Mineral resources and the environment , National Acadeinny of Science,
1975. 348 pp.
“Reclamation problems in surface mining,’ t Mining Congress Journal ,
Aug., 1974, v. 60, n. 8, pp. 29-34 ( Environment Abstracts 09-75—03017).
A scientific and pol cy review of the draft environmental impact
statement on the development of coal resources in the Eastern Powder
River Coal Basin of Wyoming . Congressional Research Service, 1974.
81 pp.
“The social costs of coal,” Environmental Action , v. 8, Sept. 11,
1976, pp. 3—7.
Some environmental aspects of strip mining in North Dakota , North
Dakota Geological survey, (Grand Forks) 1973. 121 pp.
“The strip—mining of Western coal,” Scientific American , v. 233,
Dec, 1975, pp. 23—29.
“Stripping the Appalachians,” Natural History , v. 83, Nov. 1974,
pp. 52—61. ( Environment Abstracts 09—75—04664).
“Technological and social impact assessment of resource extraction:
the case of coal,” Environment and Behavior , v. 7, Sept. 1975,
pp. 307—329.
“They strip it or hoard it: either way we lose,” Environmental
Action , v. 6, July 20-Aug. 3, 1974, pp. 5—8.
“The West readies itself for the 20th century ‘boom or bust,”
Richard Corrigan, National Journal , v. 8, May 15, 1976, pp. 666—670.
“What price coal?” New York Times Magazine , Sept. 29, 1974, pp.
26—27, 96—97, 101-102.
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SOUBCES FOR
STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface mining
POLL 7 ION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
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POLLUTION CONTROL AMD
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bibliographies, Articles
Bibliographies
National Technical Information Service Published Searches:
Strip mining: a bibliography with abstracts . 1975.
NTIS (PS—75/054; $25.00)
Strip mining: a bibliography with abstracts . 1975.
NTIS (PS-75/75l; $25.00).
Smithsonian Science Information Exchange:
Published Bibliography F106 ; Covering ongoing research in
land reclamation 1 including soil bank reclamation, gully
erosion, other erosion prevention and recovery, soil
stabilization et al. (201 Notices of Research Projects
cited.) $55.00.
Articles
NAcid strip mine lake recovery,” Water Pollution Control Federation
Tournal , Oct. 1974, v. 46, n. 10. p. 2301. ( Environment Abstracts
19—75—01720).
“Cabin Creek,” Water p ectrum , 1974. v. 6, n. 2. p. 32.
( Environment Abstracts 16—75—02417).
“Environmental consultants obtain a niche in coal,” Coal Mining and
Processing , v. 13, June 1976; pp. 68-72.
“ERrS Imagery for ground-water investigations,” Ground Water ,
Mar.—Apr. 1975. V. 13, n. 2. p. 214. ( Environment Abstracts
16—75—07954).
“In West Virginia hills.. .it’s haulback mining all the way,” Coal
v. 79, Nov. 1974; pp. 60-64.
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RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Articles
“Innovative mining group emphasizes reclamation,” Coal Mining and
Processing , v. 13, May 1976, Pp. 54—57.
“Limestone barriers to neutralize acidic streams,” Journal of
Environmental Engineering DIV-ASCE , June 1975, v. 101, n. 3.
Pp 425. ( Environment Abstracts 19-75-08097).
“Mine drainage pollution reduction by inhibition of iron bacteria,”
Water Research , May—June 1975, v. 9, n. 5—6, pp. 525. ( Environment
Abstracts 19—75—06540).
“Mining industry reclaims almost 80% of surface acreage utilized in
1971,” Engineering and Mining Journal , Aug. 1974, v. 175, n. 8.
pp. 61. ( Environment Abstracts 09—75—02217).
“Oxidation of cinnabar by Fe (III) in acid mine waters,” Environmental
Science and Technology , July 1975, v. 9, n. 7, p. 676. ( Environment
Abstracts 19—75—08092).
“Perry Bros. perform superb reclamation,” Coal Mining and Processing .
Mar. 1975, v. 12, n. 3, p. 36. ( Environment Abstracts 09—75—070 63).
“Reclaiming mined lands,” Chemical Engineering , Dec. 1974, v. 81, n. 26.
p. 70. ( environment Abstracts 09—75-04673).
“Reclamation forges ahead throughout the land,” Coal Mining and
Processing , Jan. 1975, v. 12, n. 1, p. 50. ( Environment Abstracts
09—75—06270).
“Reclamation in steep slope surface mining.” Mining Congress Journal ,
Sept. 1974, v. 60, n. 9. p. 111. ( Environment Abstracts 09—75—03022).
“The reclamation of land after coal mining,” Outlook on Agriculture ,
v. 8.
“Sewage sludge turns strip mines into fertile fields,” American Cit ,
Sept. 1974, v. 89, n. 9, p. 46. CEnvironment Abstracts 17—75—05460).
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND\
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Articles
“Some observations on spawning of brook trout (Salvelinus Fontina1\is
Mitchill) in lime neutralized iron hydroxide suspensions,” Water
Research , April 1975, v. 9, n. 4, p. 451. ( Environment Abstracts
19-75—05460).
“Stripmining: covering the scars, “ Science Digest, December 1974,
v. 76, n. 6, P. 70. ( Environment Research 09-75—05460.)
“Three new tools for improving land reclamation efficiency,” Min1ng
Congress Journal , March 1975, v. 61, n. 3, p. 20. ( Environment
Abstracts : 09-75-07064).
“Use of crushed limestone to neutralize acid wastes,: Journal of
Environmental Engineering DIV-AScI , February 1975, v. 101, n. 1,
p. 139. ( Environment Abstracts 19—75—05732.)
“A venture into reclamation,” Mining Congress Journal , January 1975,
v. 61, n. 1, p. 24. (Environment Abstracts 09-75—05464).
“Water Pollution Control: literature review,” Journal of the Water
Pollution Control Federation , v. 47, June 1975. Entire issue.
“Worked-out gravel land: a challenge and an opportunity,” Environmental
Conservation , Summer 1974, v. 1, n. 2, —. 139. ( Environment Abstract s :
09—75—01451).
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
t ncerence and General
Reports
Conference and General Reports
“Automated strip-mine and reclamation mapping from ERrS,” presented
at ERTS—1 Symposium, Wash., D.C., Dec. 10-14, 1973, p. 1519; l3pp.
( Environment Abstracts 09-75—03049).
Bureau of Mines and development of Appalachian mineral resources .
Bureau of Mines. June 1976. 23 pp. (Author: John D. Morgan, Jr.)
Reviews activities of Bureau of Mines, 1952—1976 in research,
demonstration, mined land reclamation respecting Appalachian
resources. NTIS (PB—225 931/SGA; $3.50).
Bureau of Mines research: a suxnmary of significant results in
mining . Bureau of Mines, 1975. Mine reclamation and restoration
subjects included. NTIS (PB-256 108/2GA; $6.00).
Bureau of Mines research programs on recycling and disposal of
mineral-, metal—, and energy-based wastes . NTIS (PB-227 476/9 WAY:
$4.25).
“Coal surface mining and reclamation.” Hearings of the Senate Com-
mittee on Internal and Insular Affairs. 93 Con 1. April 30, 1973,
89 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 09-75-06293).
Criteria for developing pollution abatement programs for inactive
and abandoned mine sites . EPA Office of Water and Hazardous
Materials (EPA—440-97-75—008); 3rd in series under Sec 304(e) (2)
(B) of PL92-500. Initial report: processes, procedures, and
methods to control pollution from mining activities.
Development of an overall economic environmental plan for the MonOn-
gahela River Basin . Appalachian Regional Cozmnission, 1974. NTIS
(PB-242 790/4WAY; $9.00). Basis for a program to deal with multiple
pollutants, including a methodology for determining priorities for
public investment in abatement measures.
Development of pre-mining and reclamation plan rationale for surface
coal mines . Reproduced by NTIS, 1976. 3 v.
Ecology and reclamation of devastated land , International Symposium
on ecology and revegetation, University Park, Pa. 1969.
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Conference and General
Reports
Engineering economic study of mine drainage control techniques .
Appendix B to Acid mine drainage in Appalachia , a Report by the
Appalachian Regional Commission, 1969, 291 pp. Bibliography.
NTIS (PB—243 098/1WAY; $10.50).
Ground control aspects of coal mine design ; Proceedings, Bureau of
Mines technology transfer seminar, Lexington, Kentucky, March 6,
1973. Washington, 1974. 138 pp.
Hearing to establish a municipal mine demonstration plant . Senate
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. July 26, 1972. Depository.
GPO Y4. 1n8/4:93.5).
Illinois lands surface mined for coal . Carbondale, Cooperative
Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University, 1975.
201 pp.
“Land use monitoring,” presented at Remote Sensing applied to energy—
related problems Symposium, Miami, Dec. 2—4, 1974, pS4—1, 29 pp.
( Environment Abstracts 09-75-03803).
Land utilization and reclamation in the mining industry, 1930-71 .
Burea of Mines, 61 pp. Depository. GPO (Stock # 2404—01601; $1.05)
Mine drainage pollution control demonstration grant procedures and
requirements. NTIS (P 5—240 692/4WAY; $5.50).
Practices and problems of land reclamation in western North America .
Grand Porks, University of North Dakota Press, 1975. 196 pp.
Preplanning: surface mining for outdoor recreation . Bureau of
Outdoor Recreation, Dept. of Interior. Depository. Inquire at
issuing agency about ordering.
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POLLUTI( CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Cr)rtference and General
Reports
Processes, procedures and methods to control pollution from mining
activities . Skelly and Loy, October 1973. 390 pp. (EPA 430/9-73—
01].) NTIS (PB 257 297 ; $10.50) ( Environment Abstracts
19—75—02546).
Manual describing various water pollution control techniques,
with comments on effectiveness, general costs, areas of suit-
ability, references, glossary and simplified illustrations.
Clear language. Intended to introduce alternatives and
indicate avenues for further inquiry by State and local agencies
with regulatory missions.
Reclaiming strip—mined lands for outdoor recreation: sources of
assistance , Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Dept. of Interior. 1973.
Depository. GPO $.70.
Rehabilitation potentials and limitations of surface—mined land in
the Northern Great Plains . Ogden, Utah, Intermountain Forest and
Range Experiment Station, 1974. 44 pp.
Sanitary landfill operations in abandoned strip mines , “ presented at
Solid Waste Symposium, Cincinnati, May 4—6, 1971. p.1; l4pp.
( Environment Abstracts 17—75—00813).
Selected materials for planning the reclamation of mined lands . Univ.
of Illinois, Monticello, Ill., 1975. 8 pp.
“Significant applications of EgL’S—l data to resource management
activities at the state level in Ohio” presented at EATS-i Symposium,
Washington, D.C., Dec. 10—14, 1973, p. 1533; 25 pp. ( Environment
Abstracts 09—75—03050).
Surface mined land in the Midwest a regional perspective for
reclamation planning . Argonne, Ill., Argonne National Laboratory,
1974. 1 v. NTIS (PB—237 830/5WAY ; $16.25).
Surface mining, land reclamation, and acceptable standards . Lexington,
Kentucky, College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky, 40 pp.
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Conference and General
Reports
Surface mining reclamation needs good planning , U.S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1976. Depository. GPO (A57.2: M69/4).
Technical Reports
Abatement of mine drainage pollution by underground precipitation ,
EPA Environmental Protection Technology Series Report EPA-670/2-
73—092, USGPO, October, 1973, 133 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 19—
75—00923) NTIS (PB-229 407/2WAY; Mfiche $2.25).
Acid mine waste treatment using reverse osmosis , EPA Water Quality
Office, 1971. 84 pp; bibliography. Depository.
Acidity control in Bald Eagle Creek and West Branch Susguehanna
River, Clinton County, Pa ; Dept. of Interior, Geological Survey,
1971, 28 pp. Bibliography. (Author: H.N. Flippo).
Acid mine drainage treatment by ion exchange , EPA Office of Research
and Monitoring. 1972. 217 pp. Bibliography. (Author: Jim Holmes
et al). Depository. On sale GPO.
An application of ERTS technology to the evaluation of coal strip
mining and reclamation to the Northern Great Plains , EPA National
Field Investigations Center and EPA Region VIII, Feb., 1975.
(EPA/330/3—75/O0].) NTIS (PB-255 590/2GA; $5.50).
Applications of reverse osmosis to acid mine drainage treatment ,
(EPA 670/2—73—100) Dec., 1973, 170 pp. ( Environment Abstracts
19—75—08140) NTIS (PB 232 449/9; Mfiche $2.2 ).
An appraisal of neutralization processes to treat coal mine drain-
, EPA, Office of Research and Demonstration, 1973, 347 pp.
NTIS (PB—231 249/4WAY; Mfiche $2.25)
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Technical Reports
Carbonate bonding of coal refuse ; EPA Office of Water Quality, 1971. 46 pp.
Depository. GPO.
Cause and prevention of failure of freshly exposed shale and shale
materials in mine openings . Distributed by NTIS, 1973. 116 pp.
The Cherry Creek—Casselman River environmental improvement plan .
NTIS (PB—242 767/2WAY; $4.50)
Control of mine drainage from coal mine mineral wastes , EPA Office
of Research and Monitoring, 1973, 85 pp. Bibliography. (Author:
Z.V. Kosowski) Depository. GPO.
Control of mine drainage from coal minemineral wastes: phase I —-
Hydrology and Related Experiments , by Truax—praer Coal 00; 1971;
148 pp. Depository. GPO.
Debris basins for control of surface mine sedimentation . Final
feasibility report. EPA June 1976. 58 pp. (Author: Robert L.
Kimball) (EPA/600/2-76/108). Analyzes effectiveness of debris
basins in 2 eastern Kentucky sites; base data for area where surface
mining to be initiated. NTIS (PB—255 959/9 GI; $4.50).
Dewatering of mine drainage sludge . EPA Office of Research and
Monitoring, 1973. 153 pp. Bibliography. (Author: David Akers,
Jr., et al). Depository. GPO.
Ecology and productivity of strip—mine areas in Mercer County,
Pennsylvania . NTIS (PB—23l 559/6 WAY; paper $4.75; mfiche $2.25).
The effects of various gas atmospheres on the oxidation of coal mine
pyrites . EPA Water Quality Office, 1971, 140 pp. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO.
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Electrochemical removal of heavy metals from acid mine drainage .
NTIS (P8-232 764/lW?; $4.75) ( Environment Abstracts 02—75
00316).
Evaluation of ion exchange processes for treatment of mine drainage
waters . NTIS (P8-227 734/1WAY, $7.00).
Evaluation of pollution abatement procedures, Moraine St. Park ,
EPA Office of Research and Monitoring, 1973. 72 pp. (Author:
John W. Foreman et al) Depository. GPO.
Evaluation of _ pollution abatement techniques applicable to Lost
Creek and Brown’s Creek Watershed , West Virginia. NTIS (PB—242
722/7WAY: $6.00.)
Evaluation of prototype crushed limestone barriers for the neutral-
ization of acidic streams . NTIS (P8-234 551/OW?). ( Environment
Abstracts 19—75—02559).
Evaluation of pyritic oxidation by nuclear methods . 1971. EPA.
31 pp. Bibliography. Depository. GPO.
An evaluation of tailings ponds sealants . NTIS (P8-235 929/7WAY;
mfiche $2.25) Paper copy -- GPO.
Evaluation of surface mine reclamation technig ues, Campbell’s Run
Watershed, Pa . Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources,
Harrisburg, Pa. June 1976. (Authors: Murray T. Dougherty and
Hans H. Hoizen) (EPA/600/2—76/lll). Water quality monitored before
surface reclamation, during and after, and improvements resulting
from construction of abatement facilities is analyzed. NTIS (PB-
255 298/2GA; $4.50).
Factors controlling sludge density during acid mine drainage neutral-
ization . NTIS (P8—226 615/3WAY; $6.25. Mfiche $2.25)
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RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Feasibility of Elk Creek acid mine drainage abatement project .
EPA. Sept. 1976. 86 p. NTIS (P8—259 329; $5.00).
Three acid mine drainage techniques were studied for technical
and economic feasibility: alkaline regrading (reworking of
existing alkaline spoil material), slurry trench construction
and mine roof collapse. Combined with current surface mining
operations these techniques are promising means of eliminating
discharge from abandoned mines.
Feasibility study of Lake Hope mine drainage demonstration project .
EPA Office of Research and Monitoring. 1973. 99 p. Depository.
Paper copy at GPO (EP 1.23/2:73-151). Microfiche NTIS (PB—227
342; $2.25).
Feasibility study of a new surface mining method, ‘longwall stripping’ .
Paper copy at GPO. NTIS (PB-233 146; Mfiche $2.25).
Feasibility study, Upper Meander Creek mine drainage abatement project .
EPA Office of Research and Monitoring. 1971. 116 p. (Author:
R.H. Anderson). Depository. GPO CE? 1.16:14010 HBQ 09/71).
Gob pile stabilization, reclamation and utilization , Coal Research
Office, Dept. of Interior. 1973. 127 p. (Authors: Jerry L. Akers,
David J. Frujn, W. Russell) GPO ($1.50).
Inactive and abandoned underground mines: water pollution prevention
and control . EPA Office of Water and Hazardous Materials. 1975.
338 p.
Inorganic sulfur oxidation by iron-oxidizing bacteria . EPA Water
Quality Office. 1971. 149 p. Bibliography. Depository. GPO
(EP 2.10:14010 DAY 06/71).
Laboratory experiments in electrokinetic densification of mill
tailings. 1: Development of equipment and procedures . NTIS (PB-
234 049; $4.75).
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Laboratory experiments in electrokinetic densification of mill
tailings. 2: Applications to various types of classifications of
tailings . NTIS (P8—234 062; $3.75).
“Laboratory study of self—sealing limestone plugs for mine open-
ings.” EPA Office of Research and Monitoring. 1973. 238 p.
NTIS (PB-228 586; $2.25). Environment Abstracts 19—75—03351
Limestone and limestone—lime neutralization of acid mine drainage .
GPO. NTIS (Mfiche PB—234 607; $2.25).
Microbial factor in acid mine drainage formation . Dept. of Interior,
Federal Water Quality Administration. 1970. 71 p. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO (167.13/4:14010 DKN 11/70).
The nu.crobiology of acid mine water treatment in packed bed columns .
NTIS (P8—229 649; $4.75).
Neutralization of acidic wastes by crushed limestone: evaluation of
prototype crushed limestone barriers for the neutralization of
acidic streams . NTIS (P8-240 ill; $9.00).
Neutçalization of acidic wastes by crushed limestone . NTIS (P8-234
549; $6.25).
Neutralization of ferrous iron—containing acid wastes . PATENT-3 617
559. Inquire NTIS about how to obtain.
Neutralization of excess sulfuric acid with reverberatory slag .
NTIS (PB—245 098; $4.50).
Noise control in surface mining facilities’ chutes and screens .
Bureau of Mines. July 1975. (Author: Bolt, Beranek & Newman,
Inc.) NTIS (PB—253 257/OGA; $6.75).
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Oxidation of pyrites in chlorinated solvents . EPA Office of Research
and Monitoring. 1973. 53 p. Bibliography. (Author: Joseph C.
Troy et al). Depoistory. GPO (EP 1.23/2:72-069).
Plan of mining and reclamation: Big Sky Mine, Peabody Coal Company.
Coal Lease 14-15965. Colstrip, Montana. U.S. Geological Survey
Final Environmental Statement FES 74-12. Mar. 1974. v. 1. 430 p.
(Environment Abstracts 09-75—02253.)
Plan of mining and reclamation: Big Sky Mine, Peabody Coal Company.
Coal Lease 14-15965, Colstrip, Montana. U.S. Geological Sirvey
Final Environmental Statement, Mar. 1974. v. 2. 350 p.
(Environment Abstracts 09-75—02254).
Preparation of plans and specifications for pollution abatement
activities in Cherry Creek Watershed, Maryland . NTIS (PB-242 578;
$7.50)
Purification of mine water by freezing . EPA Water Quality Office.
1971. 61 p. Bibliography. Depository. GPO (EP 2.10:14010 DRZ 02/71).
Reclamation of acidic coal—mine spoil with ash . Dept. of Interior,
Bureau of Nines. 1971. 29 p. Bibliography. (Authors: Lester M.
Ad m et al). Depository. GPO (128.23:7504).
Reclamation of sulfuric acid from waste streams . EPA National
Environmental Research Center. 1975. Depository. GPO (EP 1.23/2:
670/2—75—016). NTIS (PB—24l 791; $4.50).
The recovery of stream macrobenthic communities from the effects of
acid mine drainage. 1973 . 307 p. NTIS (PB—232 836; $9.25)
( Environment -Abstracts 19-75—00918).
The recovery of stream macrobenthos from low pH stress . NTIS (PB-
243 843; $3.50).
Rehabilitation of the federally owned Leadville Mine Drainage
Tunnel, Colorado . Report to accompany S. 3394. 1976. 9 p. GPO.
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RECLAMAPION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Rehabilitation potential of western coal lands . Ballinger Pubi.
Co., Cambridge,, Mass. 1974. 198 p.
Rehabilitation of streams receiving acid in ine drainage . 1974. 281 pp.
NTIS (PB—237 268; $8.75). ( Environment Abstracts 19—75—04177).
Remote sensing of coal mine pollution in the Upper Potomac River
Basin . NTIS Report (N74—34817). ( Environment Abstracts 19—75
04960). 1974. 70 pp.
Removal of dissolved contaminants from mine drainage . EPA Office
of Research and Monitoring. 1972. 55 p. Bibliography. (Author:
.7an D. Miller). GPO (EP 1.23/2:72-130). Inquire EPA about
availability.
Removal of heavy metals from mine drainage by precipitation . EPA
Office of Research and Development. 1973. 64 p. NTIS (PB-228
584; Mfiche $2.25). ( Environment Abstracts 02—75—00260).
Removal of manganese from mine drainage by ozone and chlorine .
NTIS (PB—241 143; $4.50).
Revegetation augmentation by reuse of treated activated surface
mine drainage: a feasibility study . EPA Office of Research and
Monitoring. 1972. 149 p. Bibliography. (Author: Frank J.
Zaval et al). Depository. GPO (EP 1.23/2:72-119)
Revegetation of acid mining wastes in central Idaho . Intermountain
Forest and Range Experiment Station, Ogden, Utah. 1976. 17 p.
Reverse osmosis-neutralization process for treating mineral contalni—
nated waters . PATENT - 3 795 609. Inquire NTIS about where to
obtain.
Rotary precoat filtration of sludge from acid mine drainage neutrali-
zation . EPA Water Quality Office. 1971. 121 p. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO (EP2.l0:14010 DII 05/71).
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RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Silicate treatment for acid mine drainage prevention . EPA Water
Quality Office. 1971. 94 P. Bibliography. Depository. GPO
(EP 2.10:14010 DLI 02/71).
Soil as a medium for the renovation of acid mine drainage . NTIS
(PB-228 868, $5.75).
Solution of problems of pollution associated with mining in Northern
Idaho . NTIS (PB—230 965; $5.25).
Storage and disposal of iron ore processing wastewater . Paper copy
GPO. NTIS (PB-234 180; Mfiche $2.25).
Strip mine reclamation in Illinois . NTIS (P 5—226 905; $9.25).
Strip-mining techniques to minimize environmental damage in the
Upper Missouri River Basin States . NTIS (PB-245 843; $4.50).
Studies of limestone treatment of acid mine drainage . Bituminous
Coal Research Inc. 1971. 140 p. Bibliography. Depository.
GPO (EP 1.16:14010 EIZ 12/71 Pt 2).
Studies on densifjcatjori of coal mine drainage sludge . EPA Water
Quality Office. 1971. 113 p. Bibliography. Depository. GPO
(EP 2.10:14010 EJT 09/71).
Study of sulfur recovery from coal refuse . EPA Water Quality
Office. 1971. 76 P. Bibliography. Depository. GPO (EP 2/10:
14010 PYY 09/71).
Toxic fumes from explosives: anunonium nitrate-fuel oil mixtures .
NTIS (PB—233 496; $3.75).
Treatment of acid mine drainage . Dept. of Interior Federal Water
Quality Administration. 1971. 91 p. Bibliography. Depository.
GPO (I 67.13/4: 14010 DEE 12/70).
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POLLUTION CONTROL AND
RECLAMATION TECHNOLOGY
Technical Reports
Treatment of acid mine drainage by ozone oxidation . EPA Water
Quality Office. 1970. 91 p. Bibliography. Depository. GPO
(EP 2.10: 14010 FM}I 12/70).
Underground disposal of coal mine wastes: a report to the National
Science Foundation . National Academy of Sciences. 1975. 172 p.
Use of latex as a soil sealant to control acid mine drainage . EPA
Office of Research and Monitoring. 1972. 84 p. Bibliography.
Depository. GPO (EP 1/16:14010 EPX 06/72).
The use of waste and low—grade materials in road construction:
2. Colliery shale . NTIS (PB—243 740; $3.50).
Using sewage effluent and liquid digested sludge to estab].ish
grasses and legumes on bituminous strip-mine spoils . NTIS (PB-
232 069; $6.25).
Water infiltration control to achieve mine water pollution control:
a feasibility study . EPA Office of Research and Monitoring. 1973.
187 p. Bibliography. (Authors: Frank 3. Zaval et al). Depository.
GPO (EP 1.23/2:73—142).
Water quality control in mine spoils: Upper Colorado River Basin .
NTIS (PB—242 908; $5.50).
Water quality control through flow augmentation . EPA Water Quality
Office. 1971. 156 p. Bibliography. Depository. GPO (EP 2.10:
16080 DFO 01/71). Analyzes the relationship between river flow
volume and concentration of various chemicals in the Sandusky River.
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RESOURCES FOR
STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface zni.ning
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RECLAMATION COSTS
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RECLAMATION COSTS
Articles, Reports
Articles
“Analysis of effects of legislation upon reserves and profits
in contour surface mining,” Coal Age , v. 79, Sept. 1974. pp. 104-108.
“Fly ash pioneers a reclamation economy as energy/resource chal-
lenges confront engineering coimnunity,” Professional Engineer ,
July 1974, V. 44, ri. 7. p. 18. 5 pp. ( Environment Abstracts
17—75—00785).
“Strip-mining reform —— some political and economic ideas,” Environ-
mental Affairs , v. 2, Fall 1972. pp. 294—302.
“U.S. mining industry reclaims 80% of surface acreage used in 1971,”
Mining Engineering , v. 26, Oct. 1974. pp. 59—60.
Reports
Analysis of pollution control costs , NTIS (PB -233 026/4WAY; $10.50).
Coal surface mining reclamation costs: Appalachian and Midwestern
coal supply districts , U.S. Bureau of Mines Information Circular
8695. 1975. 50 pp. (Authors: Robert 3. Evans and John R. Bitler)
GPO (I 28.27:8695; $1.50). Cost data for premining planning, back-
filling, and revegetation were collected through field research at
20 coal surface mining operations in the Appalachia and Midwestern
districts. Figures are presented for costs per ton of coal produced, costs
per acre, and for different types of mining methods.
Cost analysis of water pollution control: an annotated bibliography ,
EPA Office of Research and Monitoring, 1973; 395 pp. Indexed.
(author: Dennis Tihansky). Depository. GPO.
“Cost—benefit analysis of water pollution control,’ t presented at EPA
Pollution Control Technology Assessment Conference, Columbus, Ohio,
May 1—3, 1974. P. 167, 12 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 19—75—01789.)
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Reports
Cost of clean water ; EPA Office of Water ç)uality, 1971. 128 pp.
Depository; GPO CE? 2.14:971/v.2).
The cost to consumers if strip mining legislation is enacted ,
Congressional Research Service Report, April 22, 1975, 1 p.
Economic benefits from improvement in water quality , EPA Office
of Research and Monitoring, 1973. 128 pp. Bibliography.
(Author: S.D. Reiling et al). Depository. GPO CE? 1.23/2:73—008)
Economic feasibility of recovering and utilizing methane emitted
from coal , NTIS Report.
“Economic impact of recent reclamation legislation,” presented at
AAAS meeting, New York City, Jan. 26-31, 1975. 9 pp.
( Environment Abstracts 19—75-04688).
Economi cs _ of clean water: surmnary of analysis 1972 . EPA, 1972.
33 pp. Depository: GPO CE? 2.14:972/sum).
Energy self—sufficiency: an economic evaluation , American Enter-
prise Public Policy Research. 1974. 89 pp.
Investigation of mining—related pollution reduction activities and
economic incentives in the !4onongahela River Basin . Appalachian
Regional Commission. NTIS (PB-244 352/1WAY; $10.75).
Methods and costs for stabilizing fine—sized mineral wastes , 1974.
NTIS (PB—233 426/6W?) ( Environment Abstracts 09-75—01475).
NOpportunity costs of land use: the case of coal suface mining,”
presented at MIT Symposium, Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 12—14, 1973.
p. 209. 16 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 09-75—01477).
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RESOURCES FOR
STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface mining
INDUSTRY
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INDUSTRY
Articles
“Amax coal: a corporate profile,” Coal Age , v. 79. Oct. 1974.
pp. 91-128.
“Amid lawsuits and debates, Western coal mining is picking up,”
National Journal , v. 8, Aug. 7, 1976, pp. 1112-1115.
“Appalachian coal today,” Coal ge , v. 80, mid-May 1975; pp. 55-316.
“The availability of fuels for power plants,” Power Engineering ,
v. 80, Sept. 1976. pp. 42—49.
“The benefits of surface mining for coal,” presented at AAAS
Meeting, New York City, Jan. 26—31, 1975 ( Environment Abstracts
09-75—04686).
“The bread and butter .ssues: an overview,” Commercial and
Financial Chronicle , v. 219, Apr. 8, 1974. pp. 13—16.
“Canadian coal mining patterns and developments: present and future,”
Canadian Mining Journal , v. 97, Apr. 1976. pp. 40—42, 45—47, 49,
51—52.
“Clearing the way for the new age of coal,” Fortune , v 89, May
1974, pp. 214—219, 334, 335, 338.
“Coal and the future of the Appalachian economy,” Appalachia , v. 9,
Oct.—Nov. 1975, pp. 29—35.
“Coal churning its way back,” Commercial and Financial Chronicle ,
v. 219, Apr. 8, 1974, pp. 28-30.
“Coal: diamond in the rough,” Commercial and Financial Chronicle ,
V. 219, Aug. 12, 1974, p. 1, 68—69.
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Articles
“Coal industry problems hamper production goals,” National Journal
Reports , v. 6, June 29, 1974, pp. 951-961.
“The coal industry’s controversial move West,” Business Week , No.
2330, May 11, 1974; pp. 134, 136, 138.
“Coal mines and mining —- review and forecast,” Coal. Age , v. 80,
Feb. 1975, pp. 109—149.
“Coal: our ‘ace in the hole’ to meet the energy crisis,” Reader’s
Digest , v. 104, March 1974; pp. 87—90.
“Coal profiteering in Appalachia,” Environmental Action , v. 6,
Nov. 23, 1974; pp. 12—14.
“Coal resources ownership: patterns, problems, and suggested
solutions,” National Resources Journal , v. 15, Oct. 1975, pp. 643—662.
“Coal utilization: key to the energy problem,” Public Utilities
Fortnightly , v. 93. Apr. 25, 1974, pp. 31—33.
“Conversion premium: utilities find coal expensive and scarce,”
Barron’s , Mar. 11, 1974, p. 9, 17-18.
“A crash program for getting the coal out,” Business Week , No. 2321,
March 1974, pp. 33—54.
“Energy and the environment: choices for the future,” Chemical
Engineering Progress , Dec. 1974, v. 70, n. 12. p. 16 ( Environment
Abstracts 03—75—05940).
“The energy crunch,” State Government , v. 47. Autumn 1974. pp. 204-208.
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Articles
“Energy decisions: America at the crossroads,” New York Times ,
Jan. 5, 1975, sec. 3, p. 45 ( Environment Abstracts 03—75—02921).
“The energy equations,” New Scientist , v. 61, Jan. 17, 1974;
pp. 120—124.
“Energy self—sufficiency: an economic evaluation,” Technology
Review , v. 76, May 1974; pp. 23—58.
“Geographic submarkets in bituminous coal: defining a southeastern
submarket” Antitrust Bulletin , v. 21, Spring 1976; pp. 67—79.
“The great Western coal rush,” Reader’s Digest , v. 104, May 1974;
pp. 104-108.
“Highlights of a busy year for coal,” Coal Age , v. 79, Feb. 1974;
pp. 69—99.
“It’s back to the pits for coal’s new future,” Fortune , v. 89.
June 1974, pp. 136—139, 244, 246, 248, 250, 252.
“King coal’s last chance,” Power Engineering , v. 78, March 1974.
pp. 38—45.
“Mining--1974 review,” Mining Engineering , v. 27, Feb. 1975; PP. 37-87.
“National energy self—sufficiency: its viability and implication for
Montana,” Western Wildiands , v. 1, Autumn 1974. pp. 6-15.
“New look at Western coal,” Coal Age , v. 79, May 1974: pp. 75-125.
“Northern Plains Resource Council,” Western Wildlands , v. 1, Autumn
1974; pp. 21—32.
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Articles
“‘Personal liability’ for safety, health violations shaping up as
major headache for coal managers,” Coal Age , v. 81, June 1976;
pp. 95-100.
“The potential of coal to meet the energy crisis,” Energy Systems
and Policy , v. 1, Fall 1974; pp. 31—39.
“Problems of expanding coal production,” Science , v. 184, April,
19, 1974; pp. 336—339.
“The race for coal,” Christian Science Monitor , Jan. 14, 1974;
p. 1—2; Jan. 14, p. F. 1; Jan. 16, P. F 1; Jan. 17, p. F 1;
Jan. 18, p. F 1.
“Recent developments in open cut mining and machines,” Mining
Engineering , v. 26, Oct. 1974; pp. 43-45.
“Recent surface mining development in the Western states,”
Mining Congress Journal , Sept. 1974, v. 60, no. 9, p. 18
( Environment Abstracts 09-75-03021).
“Reserves’ as a leading indicator to future mineral production,”
Resources Policy , v. 1, Dec. 1975; pp. 343—356.
“Strip mining: a policy evaluation,” Ecology Law Quarterly , v. 5,
no. 3, 1976; pp. 461—529.
“Stripping the East,” Outdoor America , v. 39, April, 1974, pp. 8-9.
“Stripping the West: is it really necessary?” Outdoor America , v. 39,
May 1974; pp. 6—7.
“Surface mining in Appalachia,” Coal Mining and Processing , v. 11,
June 1974; pp. 36—39.
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Articles
“Surface mining productivity and equipment performance evaluation,”
Coal Age , July 1976, p. 163.
“Wanted: new systems for surface mining,” Engineering and Mining
Journal , October 1974, v. 175, n. 10, p. 63. ( Environment
Abstracts 09—75-04656)
“Washington coal mine fuels first Northwest steam electric plant,”
Coal. Mining and Processing , Oct. 1974, v. 11, n. 10, p. 32.
( Environment Abstracts 09-75—03791).
“The Western scene,” Coal Mining and Processing , v. 11, June 1974;
pp. 40-45.
“Western states plan huge fossil fuel development,” World Oil , V.
178, March 1974; pp. 39—42.
“Will coal be king again?” Industry Week , v. 181, June 10, 1974;
pp. 28—33, 36.
“Will coal be tomorrow’s ‘black gold’?” National Geographic , v. 148,
Aug. 1975; pp. 234-259.
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Conference Announcement
NCA/BCR
COAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO IV
OCTOBER 18-20, 1977
KENTUCKY FAiRGROUNDS
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Featuring
• Third Symposium on Underground Mining • Fourth Coal Utilization Symposium
• Third Preparation Symposium • Sixth Symposium on Mine Drainage Control
• Fifth Symposium on Surface Mining and Reclamation
Sponsored by National Coal Association and Bituminous Cool Research, Inc
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NCA/BCR COAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO IV I 77
October 18—20, 1977
Louisville, Kentucky
CALL FOR PAPERS
National Coal Association and its affiliate, Bituminous Coal Research, Inc., are
organizing the 1977 Coal Conference and Expo IV. Persons interested in presenting
a paper during one of the five conference technical symposiums should submit a
short (one page) description of the proposed paper for consideration by the Pro-
gram Committee. These abstracts, in , must be submitted by March 31, 1977
to:
James F. Boyer, Jr., Program Chairman, Bituminous Coal Research, Inc.
350 Hochberg Road, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146
The focus of the Coal Conference is being expanded this year to include reports
by international experts on the technology being developed in their countries.
The international importance—of the conference is being further emphasized as the
International Committee for Coal Research will be holding their annual planning
meeting in conjunction with Coal Conference and Expo IV.
In view of the international aspect of this conference, simultaneous translation
is being planned of a limited number of sessions into German, French, and Japanese.
All speakers, however, are encouraged to deliver their presentations in English.
The Committee is interested in developing a program of both technical interest
and practical value. Therefore, the invitation to submit abstracts is extended
to those involved in management and research, as well as those who have effectively
applied the technology and consider that publication of their experience will make
a significant contribution to our data base concerning coal production, utiliza-
tion, improved safety, and environmental control. Following are the various
symposiums to be presented and a partial list of subject areas to be discussed.
Other topics which fit into the general symposia headings will also be considered.
Third Preparation Symposium : Chemical Coal Cleaning; Noise Control; Fine
Coal Cleaning; Refuse and Waste Disposal and Utilization; Maintenance.
Third Symposium on Underground Mining : Maintenance; Longwall Mining; Dust—
Ventilation; Productivity; Machine Design; Instrumentation; Haulage and
Transportation; Communications; Subsidence; Illumination.
Fourth Coal Utilization Symposium : Sulfur Emission Control; Fuel Substitu-
tion; Trace Elements; Particulate Control; Scrubber Sludge and Ash Disposal.
Fifth Symposium on Surface Mining and Reclamation : Maintenance; Pre-Planning;
Equipment Development; Sedimentation and Erosion Control; Grading and High—
wall Modification; Soil Amendments; Plant Materials and Planting; Utilization
of Mined Land.
Sixth Symposium on Mine Drainage Control : Neutralization and Other Treat-
ment Processes; At—Source Abatement; Mine Drainage Formation; Drainage
from Coal Storage Piles; Refuse Pile Drainage.
Fifteen to twenty—five papers will be selected for presentation at each symposium.
All papers will be preprinted and bound into separate symposium proceedings which
will be available prior to the meeting. To meet this timetable, the manuscripts
of the papers, in English , must be submitted by August 5, 1977. Please be pre-
pared to meet this deadline if you submit an abstract for consideration.
The Program Committee will finalize the program in April, and you will be noti-
fied of its decision concerning inclusion of your paper on the program.
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Projections and Statistics
“Bituminous coal and lignite: gross projection, 1986,” American
Metal Market , August 19, 1976, p. 5.
“Bituminous coal: capacity projection, 1985,” Chemical Engineering
Progress , Aug. 1976, p. 21.
“Coal data: consumption, production, domestic use, 1975-76,” Iron
, 3uly 19, 1976, p. 15.
“Coal strip mining: new capacity, projection, 1985,” Historic
fuels and energy consumption data, 1960-72, U.S., bi States , U.S.
Bureau of Mines Information Circular 8704. 1976. GPO ($6.80)
“Coal strip mining: new capacity by region, projected to 1980,”
Mineral industry surveys: assessment of the impact of air quality
requirements on coal in 1975, 1977 and 1980 . Dept. of Interior,
May 1976, p. 14.
“Coal to provide 25 percent of energy requirements by 1990; pro-
duction, supplies, reserves,” Petroleum , May 1976, p. 185.
A study of coal prices , Executive Office of the President, council
on Wage and Price Stability, Staff Report, March 1976. GPO (622-
676/249; $2.20). Discusses current trends and future prospects
including environmental regulations among the factors considered.
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INDUSTRY
Reports
Basic estimated capital investment and operating costs for coal
strip mines , U.S. Bureau of Mines, 1974. 31 pp. GPO (I 28.27:
8661; $.85) Pamphlet estimates basic costs for hypothetical strip
mines in two regions at a scale that would produce for a synthetic
fuel plant or mine-site utility plant.
Bituminous coal data . 1974 edition. Bureau of Mines 151 pp.
Coal . Federal Energy Administration. 1974. 175 pp. GPO.
Coal and coal mining in West Virginia , Geological and Economic
Survey’, Morgantow’n, W. Va., 1974. 63 pp.
Coal and water resources for coal conversion in Illinois . State
Water Survey, Urbana, Ill. 1975. 79 pp.
The coal future: economic and technological analysis of initiatives
and innovations to secure fuel supply independence . Center for
Advanced Computation, University of Illinois. 1975. 1 V.
A compilation of documents relating to water availability for
energy production . Library of Congress. Nov. 1974. 1133 pp.
Development of energy minerals in Northwest Colorado , 1975. 28 pp.
Denver, Colorado.
Divestiture and the capital needs of the coal industry . National
Coal Association. 1976. 13 pp.
Economic analysis of coal supply: an assessment of existing studies .
Research Project 335, Electric Power Research Institute. 1975.
166 pp.
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Reports
Economic engineering analysis of U.S. surface coal mines and
effective land reclamation . Skelley and Loy, Engineers and
Consultants, February 1975. u.s. Bureau of Mines Contract SO
241049. 595 Pp. NTIS (PB-245 315/IL; $16.25)
Report is a summary of research conducted for the Bureau of
Mines, U.S. Dept. of Interior. It is intended to provide an
authoritative suxmnary for each of four regions in the U.S.,
of current surface mining technology, current problems and
their possible solutions and an outline of research and
development activities that could improve the prospects
for future coal production. Pollution impact and control
issues are considered, as well as technology transfer in
areas such as systems analysis and mining pre-planning.
Mining operations cost breakdowns and illustrations are
provided. Subject is technical and discussion is oriented
toward production issues but language is direct and state-
of-the-art appears to be thoroughly explored. TIS (FE-
1520—6). Energy Reports Abstracts : 01:019571.
Economic system analysis of coal preconversion technology: phase I ,
6 Vols., Energy Research and Development Agency Contract 294001. 1975.
Vol 1. Introduction, summary, conclusions and recommendations
for research . 35 pp. (NTIS Energy Reports Abstracts :
01:019566). NTIS (FE—l520—l)
Vol. 2 character of coal deposits for large scale surface
mining . 360 pp. (NTIS Energy Reports Abstracts :
01:019567). NTIS (FE—1520—2)
Vol.. 3 Surface coal mining methods and equipment . (NTIS Energy
Reports Abstracts: 01:019568). NTIS (FE1520—3)
Vol. 4 Large—scale coal processing for coal conversion . (NTIS
Energy Reports Abstracts : 01:019569) NTIS (FE—1520—4).
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Reports
( Economic system analysis of coal. preconversion technology , Cont’d.)
Vol. 5 Survey of socioeconomics, financial statistics and
legal aspects . 127 PP. (NTIS Energy Reports Abstracts :
01:019570). NTIS (FE—1520—5).
Vol. 6 Computer systems to support mini planning, econometrics,
financial data, geograp y, manuals, etc . (NTIS Energy
Reports Abstracts : 01:019571) NTIS (FE—1520—6).
Equipment needs to meet the challenge of surface mining of coal and
uranium in the decade ahead . SAE Report 730448, Apr. 2-4, 1973.
20 pp. ( Environment Abstracts 09-75-00577)
“Factors affecting coal substitution for other fossil fuels in
electric power production and industrial uses” a background paper
printed at the request of Henry M. Jackson, chairman, Committee on
Interior and Insular Affairs, United States Senate, persuant to S.
Res. 45, the National Fuels and Energy Policy Study. Washington,
GPO: 1975. 43 pp.
Feasibility study of a new surface mining method ‘lonqwall stripping’ .
Washington, EPA Office of Research and Development. GPO, 1974. 67 pp.
“ Federal, state and local regulatory powers affecting energy pro-
cessing and related development in the Appalachian region . Volume I:
compilation of regulatory powers. 1976. by Hittinan Associates, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Commission contract.
Starting from the premise that energy self—sufficiency is the
nation’s priority, this study analyzes five steps in the flow
from 1) development of fuel resources and facilities through
2) operation processing and conversion to energy, 3) distribu-
tion to, and 4) use by, energy consumers and 5) shut—down or
disposals of residuals. Federal, state and local regulations
which the Appalachian mining—energy-consumer system encounters
at the various stages are identified. Thus the role of surface
mining regulation and operations themselves can be viewed in a
fairly broad perspective. An appendix on coal production and
mining reclamation technologies is helpfully illustrated.
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Reports
Greater coal utilization . .Joint hearings, pursuant to S. Res. 45,
the national fuels and energy policy study, 94th Congress, 1st ses-
sion, on S. l77 , Parts 1, 2 and 3. 1975. 3 v. GPO.
Land utilization and reclamation in the mining industry, 1930-1971 .
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Mines Information Circular 8642. 1974.
61 pp. (Authors: James Paone, John L. Morning and Leo Georgetti).
Depository. GPO CI 28.27:8642; $1.05).
Low sulfur coal: a revision of reserve and supply estimates .
Urbana, Center for Advanced Computation 1 University of Illinois,
1973. 36 pp.
Mineable coal reserves of Missouri . Geological Survey and Water
Resources, Rolla, Missouri. 1973.71 pp.
Minerals Yearbook . Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Mines. Published
annually, GPO. The 1976 hardcover edition carries statistics
through 1973. A preprint from the 1974 edition, chapter on coal, is
available from the Bureau of Mines. More recent information is
carried in the weekly Bituminous Coal and Lignite , and quarterly
Bituminous Coal and Lignite Distribution Mineral Industry Surveys ,
obtainable from:
Publications Distribution Branch
Bureau of Mines
4800 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
Statistics cover reserves, production value, consumption,
stocks, exports and imports, price indicators for average
net ton, breakdown by method of mining, mechanical cleaning
volume, number of operating mines, employment and worker-
productivity (almost all data by state, and some state data
by county.)
National Energy Production Board hearings . 94th Congress, 1st ses-
sion on S. 740. 1975. 2 V. GPO.
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Reports
NEPA and energy supply: a case study of the effects of Sierra Club
v. Morton on coal production in the Northern Great Plains . Bureau
of National Affairs. 1976. 24 pp.
Political analysis for coal development at a wartime urgency level
to meet the goals of ‘Project Independence. ’ U.S. Office of Coal
Research. 1974. 72 pp. GPO.
Price and availability of Western coal in the Midwestern electric
utility market, 1974-1982 . Argonne National Laboratory. 1974.
64 pp. NTIS.
Some recent developments in the surface mining of coal , SAE Report.
Apr. 1974. ( Environment Abstracts 09—75—07072).
Suuunary of principal provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
affecting energy resources, production and consui tion (oil, gas,
coal ) Nov. 9, 1973. 9 pp. Revised June 6, 1975. 14 pp.
The supply of coal in the long run: the case of eastern deep coal .
National Science Foundation. 1975. 81 Pp.
‘ Windfall’ or excess profits tax hearings . 93rd Congress 2nd
session, on the administration emergency windfall profits tax.
1974. 855 pp. GPO.
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PUBLIC POLICY, LEGISLATION,
REGULATION
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PUBLIC POLICY, LEGISLATION
REGULATION, STATE & LOCAL
Articles and Reports
Articles
“Appalachia: the view from the hills and the view from Washington,”
Progressive , February 1975, v. 39, n. 2, p. 26.
“Chicago’s prairie plan-—why does it work and what does it mean to other
cities?” Compost Science , Summer 1974, v. 15, n. 3, ——. 22—24.
“Coal taxation in the Western states: the need for a regional tax
policy,” Natural Resources Journal , v. 16, April 1976, pp. 415—442.
“The common law of public nuisance in state environmental litigation,”
Environmental Affairs , v. 4, Spring 1975, pp. 367-392.
“How southeastern Montanans view the coal development issue,” Western
Wildiands , v. 1, Autumn 1974, pp. 16-20.
“Strip mining —— a necessary evil?” State Government , v. 47, Autumn
1974, pp. 209—213.
Reports
Design of surface mining systems in Eastern Kentucky, V. 1, Summary .
Appalachian Regional Commission and Department for Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection, Commonwealth of Kentucky. 1.974
(Authors: Matheinatica, Inc. and Ford, Bacon and Davis). NTIS
(PB—242 651). Study examines strip mining impacts on the environment
and the state’s regulatory experience over the six—year period, 1966-
1972. Problems are identified and improvements are recommended for
both mining technique and administrative practice in the regulatory
agency.
Environmental protection through public and private development controls .
EPA, Office of Research and Monitoring. 1973. 117 p. Bibliography.
(Author: Ann L. Strong et al). Depository. GPO (EP 1.23/3:73—018).
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REGULATION, STATE & LOCAL
Articles and Reports
A guide to state programs for the reclamation of surface mined areas .
Department of Interior, Resource and Land Investigations (RALI).
Geological Survey Circular 731. 1976. 33 P. (Authors: Edgar A.
Imhoff, Thomas 0. Friz, and James R. LaFevers). Free, on order from
distribution Branch, USGS, 1200 S. Eads Street, Arlington, Virginia
22202. Curcular includes glossary, general description of surface
mining techniques, photographs, bibliography, directory of state
sources of information about surface mined area reclamation programs,
and matrix displaying provisions of all the states’ surface mining
rules and regulations for 24 different features. Text explains the
common threads of the state legislation, differences and trends.
Integrated planning for mining operations and re-use of the reclaimed
land is emphasized.
Guidelines for erosion and sediment control, planning and implementa-
tion . EPA, Office of Research and Monitoring. 1972. 229 p. Biblio-
graphy. Depository. GPO (EP 1.23/2:72-015).
Guidelines manual for surface coal mine operators . State of Maryland
Department of Natural Resources, 1975 revision. An example of one
state’s effort to inform mine operators of the pre—planning they must
be prepared to demonstrate in their license and permit applicat3.ons.
Guidelines to aid the applicants in planning their mining and reclama-
tion operations in conformity with applicable laws and regulations
are also included.
Legal problems of coal mine reclamation: a study in Maryland, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and West Virginia . EPA Office of Research and Moni-
toring, 1972. 236 p. (Authors: University of Maryland School of
Law.) Depository. GPO (EP 1/16:14010 FZU 03/72). Reviews history of
mining-related pollution problems; role of the property system as
allocator of rights in coal and coal lands; efficacy of existing liti-
gation, laws and regulation to prevent environmental damage and con-
straints on the states to becoming more effective. Model state legis-
lation is proposed.
Mineral resources, mining and land use planning in Wisconsin . Thomas 0.
Friz, 1975, 61 p. Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Information Curcular 26. Order from Wisconsin Geological Survey, 815
University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706. $3.00. Information
report compiles for local and state officials, individual citizens,
and industry, information on Wisconsin’s mineral deposits, mining
economics and production. Reflects perspective that mining is temporary
use of the land, and should be part of a longer-view determination of
how the land should be reclaimed and used ultimately.
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REGULATION STATE AND LOCAL
Reports
Model mineral reservation and mine zoning ordinance . John Preston,
Eric Strauss, and Thomas 0. Friz, 1974, 43 p. Wisconsin Geological
and Natural History Survey Information Circular 24. See order
address above. $2.50. Pamphlet written for a general audience
illustrates zoning to regulate mining activity and reserve known
mineral resources.
State acid-mine drainage laws: a comparison . Congressional Research
Service, Library of Congress, 76-2575, December 1976, 67 P. Briefly
describes processes that create acid-mine drainage problem and compares
for the 32 coal and metal mining states where the problems occur,
provisions of state laws and regulations governing water pollution
and mining reclamation. Relative stringency and inclusion of features
for handling of acid—forming materials, as well as inspection and mon-
itoring are indicated for each state on a chart. For each state the
following information is outlined: names and dates of the respective
laws and regulations, the agency(ies) responsible for administration
and major provisions. No analysis of implementation efficacy is
included.
State land use activity . Department of Housing and Urban Development
Policy Development and Research and Office of Community Planning and
Program Coordination, January 1976, 524 p. Bibliography. (Author;
American Institute of Planners Research Office). Survey of state
programs that affect land use (including surface mining regulation
among others), mechanisms for coordination among them at the state
level and mechanisms for state setting of priorities and goals for the
future. Information is outlined for each state and stmmtarized by
region to facilitate comparison of approaches.
State strip mining laws: Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Texas and
Virginia . John C. Doyle, Environmental Policy Center, March 1976.
Report concludes, after systematic review of the language of the sur-
face mining statutes of the six states, that the most frequent and
serious weaknesses are in respect to: criteria and process for permit
approval, reclamation liability of the mine operator over an extended
time, provision for public participation, and stringency of the per-
formance standards for reclamation.
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FEDERAL
Coal Policy
Coal Policy
“The Northern Plains coal resource—-case study in public nonpolicy,”
presented at MIT Symposium, Cambridge, February 12-14, 1973, P. 249.
( Environment Abstracts 09-75—01478).
“One ton of coal produces one ton of paper,” Coal Mining and Pro-
cessing, v. 13, June 1976, pp. 56—61.
“Policy analysis for coal development at a wartime urgency level to
meet the goals of Project Independence. Office of Coal Research, 1974,
72 p. NTIS.
“Strip mining: a policy evaluation,” Ecology Law Quarterly , v. 5,
n. 3, 1976, pp. 461—529.
“Stripping the West: a new social contract for mining,” Alicia
Patterson Foundation, New York, 1974, 11. p.
“A trust betrayed,” Economic Priorities Report , 1974, v. 5, n. 1,
p. 30. ( Environment Abstracts 09-75—02238).
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FEDERAL
Federal Leasing
Federal Leasing
“Comment on the coal lease forfeiture decision: the hypothetical
case of United States v. Peabody Coal Co.,” Natural Resources
Journal , v. 15, April 1975, pp. 257—263.
Draft prograxi natic environmental states: proposed Federal coal
leasing in the United States of inerica , Department of Interior,
1974, 2 v.
Federal coal leasing: Hearing , 93th Congress, 2d session, on Federal
coal leasing program and S. 3528, 1974, 183 p., GPO.
Federal coal leasing: Hearing , 94th Congress, 1st session, on H.R.
3265, March 14, 1975, 169 p., GPO.
Federal coal leasing amendments act of 1975: Hearings , 94th Congress,
1st session on S. 391, May 7-8, 1975, 680 p., GPO.
Federal coal leasing amendments act of 1975: Report together with
minority and additional views to accompany S. 391 , 1975, GPO.
“Federal coal leasing policy,” Mining Congress Journal , January 1975,
v. 61, n. 1, p. 14.
“ Federal coal leasing policy, ” introductory statement of Jack 0.
Horton, Assistant Secretary, Land and Water Resources, Department of
the Interior, before the Senate Subcommittee on Minerals, Materials,
and Fuels, March 13, 1974. In remarks of Lee Metcalf, Congressional
Record, Daily Ed., v. 120, April 9, 1974: S5482—S5490.
Federal coal leasing program: Hearings , 93rd Congress, 2d session,
1974, 3 v., GPO.
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FEDERAL
Federal Leasing
“Federal mineral reservations,” Land and Water Law Review , v. 10,
n. 1, 1975, pp. 1—61.
Further action needed on recommendations for improving the adminis-
tration of Federal coal—leasing program . Department of the Interior,
by the Comptroller General of the United States, 1975, 21 p.
IzT rovements needed in administration of Federal coal-leasing program .
Department of the Interior, by the Comptroller General of the United
States, 1972, 46 p.
“Leased and lost: a study of public and Indian coal leasing in the
West,” Economic Priorities Report , v. 5, n. 1-2, 1974, pp. 1-48.
Legal and economic considerations in Federal coal leasir g . Pennsylvania
State University, 1975, 92 p.
“Major revisions likely in Federal coal leasing program,” National
Journal Reports , v. 7, August 2, 1975, pp. 1101—1109.
Oversight on Federal coal leasing . Oversight hearings, 94th Congress,
2d session, 1976, 221 p., GPO.
A scientific and policy review of the draft environmental impact
statement for the proposed Federal coal. leasing program of the Bureau
of Land Management . Department of the Interior, 1974, 246 p.
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FEDERAL
Proposed Legislation
Proposed Strip Mining Legislation 1974
Background report on the strip-mining bill, U.S. coal resources ,
Washington, 1974, 35 p.
“Controversy over proposed Federal regulation of surface mining of
coal,” Congressional Digest , v. 53, May 1974. Entire issue.
Coal surface mining and reclamation . Hearing, April 30, 1973, Senate
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 93rd Congress, 1st session,
85 p. Depository, GPO (Y 4/InB/l3:C63/6).
“1974’s Legislation, mixed results,” Environmental Action , January 18,
1975, v. 6, n. 17, p. 3. ( Environment Abstracts 07—75—06247).
Regulation of surface mining operations , Part 1. Hearing Senate
Conmu.ttee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 93rd Congress, 1st session,
March 13-16, 1973, 865 p. ( Environment Abstracts 09-75-02256).
“Remarks by Illinos Governor Dan Walker to the National Coal Association
Convention, in extension of remarks of Melvin Price,” Congressional
Record , Daily Ed., v. 120, July 2, 1974, E4458—E4460.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1974 , Conference report
to accompany S 425, 1974, 87 p., GPO.
“ Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1974, ” Debate and vote
in the House. Congesssional Record , Daily Ed., v. 120, July 25, 1974,
pp. H7098—H7l77.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1974 . Report together
with additional, dissenting, separate, and supplemental views to accom-
pany H.R. 11500, 1974, 295 p., GPO.
“We must phase out strip mining,” remarks in the House. Congressional
Record , Daily Ed., v. 120, July 3, 1974, pp. M6195—H6204.
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FEDERAL
Proposed Legislation
Proposing legislation to provide for cooperation between the Secretary
of the Interior and the states with respect to the regulation of stir-
face coal mining operations; communication . Washington, 1975, 64 p.,
GPO.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1975 . Conference report
to accompany H.R. 25, 1975, 91 p., GPO.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1975, Report together
with minority and additional views to accompany S. 7 , 1975, 252 p.
GPO.
Surface mining veto justification briefing.
committee on Energy and the Environment and
and Mining of the Committee on Interior and
Representatives, 94th Congress, 1st session
of H.R. 25. June 3, 1975, 1975, 342 p., GPO.
Hearing before the Sub-
the Subcommittee on Mines
Insular Affairs, House of
on the President’s veto
Proposed Strip Mining Legislation 1976
Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act of 1976 . Hearing, 94th Congress,
2d session on S 3394, June 7, 1976, 24 p., GPO.
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1976 : Report of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, House of Representatives,
together with concurring, additional, separate and dissenting views
and including the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate to accom-
pany H.R. 13950, August 31, 1976, 152 p. Depository, GPO (94-2:Hrp.
1445.)
Proposed Strip Mining Legislation 1975
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FEDERAL
Regulation
Regulation
Coal mining health and safety inspection manual for surface coal
mining and surface work areas of underground coal mines . Bureau of
Mines, 1975, Depository, GPO.
“Conflicting governmental regulations and policies affecting coal
development,” Natural Resources Lawyer , v. 9, n. 3, 1976, pp. 503-509.
Development document for interim final effluent limitations guidelines
and new source performance standards for the coal mining point source
category . EPA, Office of Water and Hazardous Materials, 1975, 247 p.
Guidelines for estimating personnel requirements for state water
quality control agencies . EPA, Office of State Program Review and
Assistance, 1970, 50 p. Bibliography. (Author: W. R. Hager.)
Depository, GPO (EP 1.8:P43).
Implications of the Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 for the
mineral resource industry: a survey . 1975, 61 p., NTIS report.
Mandatory safety regulations for surface mines and surface work areas
of underground coal mines, revisions and amendments to part 77 . Depart-
ment of the Interior, Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration () SA)
1975, 189 p. (Ref: Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations). Depository,
GPO (I 69.6:Sa 1).
“Montana coal: the A1an of interstate commerce ,“ North Dakota Law
Review , v. 51, Winter 1974, pp. 439—456.
“NEPA requirements for coal development,” Natural Resources Lawyer ,
v. 9, n. 3, 1976, pp 491—494.
“Personal liability for safety, health violations shaping up as
major headache for coal managers,” Coal Age , v. 81, June 1976,
pp. 95-100.
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STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
surface mining
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
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CURRENT DEVELOP? NTS
Two bills have been introduced in the 95th Congress, 1st Session:
S. 7 and N.R. 2.
C.I.S. Abstracts, Environment Reporter and other current awareness
journals cited in the general reference guide to Environmental
Information Resources for State and Local Elected Officials , are
recommended sources for keeping abreast of developments on these
two bills in Congress.
Journals which frequently cover surface mining and reclamation
developments might be consulted as well. These are:
chemical Engineering
Coal Age
Coal Mining & Processing
Engineering and Mining Journal
Environment
Environment and Behavior
Environmental Action
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Science and Technoloqy
Ground Water
Journal of Environmental En ineerin9 Division, ASCE
Mining Congress Journal
National Journal
Natural History
Nature
Science Digest
Scientific American
Water Research
Water Spectrum
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FUTURE ISSUES,
DIRECTIONS
New technological developments associated with surface mining pose
prospects for new research into environmental impacts and measures
for controlling or mitigating them. Conversion of coal to energy at
the mine site, solvent coal refining and other coal—cleaning operations,
and use of coal waste (gob or culm) as fuel or fill material are all
subjects of current research. Interested officials should follow
current awareness publications for developments as they emerge. The
United States Energy Research and Development Administration is
another source for information on these subjects.
Some citations of published material follow
Coal processing: gasification 1 liquefaction, desulfurization: a
bibliography, 1930—1974 , Library of Congress Reference Center, 1974,
757 p.
Commercialization of synthetic fuels. Hearing, 94th Congress, 1st
session, on the utilization of coal and associated coal technologies
in the development of a synthetic fuels program . June 16, 1975,
82 p., GPO.
Environment effects, impacts and issues related to large scale
coal refining complexes, no. 2 . Hittrnan Associates, Columbia,
Maryland, 1975, 178 p. NTIS.
Water and energy self—sufficiency; a staff analysis and selected
materials on water use in enerqy production . Prepared at the
request of Senator Henry M. Jackson, pursuant to S. Res. 45, the
national fuels and energy policy study, 1974, 1151 p. GPO.
If new Federal strip mining legislation is passed with provisions
that follow the lines of the draft bills, state legislators will
be called on to turn their attention to developing legislation
parallel with provisions of the Federal Act. One of the approaches
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DIRECTIONS
embodied in the Federal proposals is that of restricting surface
mining (or prohibiting it entirely) in areas where reclamation is
not feasible or where the value of existing land uses is deemed
higher than the value of the land for coal mining. Examples of
such places might be sites or buildings of great historic or cul-
tural significance, or extraordinary aesthetic or environmental
value. A program for determining areas of critical state concern
will be an important element in creating the basis for such restric-
tion of mining activity.
The Resource and Land Investigations (RALI) Program of the U.S.
Geological Survey has prepared a primer for state governments con-
cerned with identifying and managing land resources of critical
concern to the state. Designation of these areas is already required
in connection with coastal zone management programs, and the princi-
ples involved may be transferable to the context of surface mining
regulation.
Primer, Critical Areas and Information/Data Handling , Resources
and Land Investigations Program, Geological Survey. January 1976,
Available from RALI Office, U.S. Department of the Interior.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Coastal Zone
Management Office is another source of information on the probleme
of designating areas of critical state concern.
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surface mining
APPENDIX A: MATERIALS IN
ACCO ANYING PACKET
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SURFACE MINING PACKET CONTENTS
Environmental Information Resources for State and Local Elected Officials
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Basic Estimated Capital Investment and Operating Costs for Coal Strip Mines ,
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines Information Circular 8661.
Washington. 1974.
Coal and the Environment Abstract Series: Mine Drainage Bibliography, 1910-
1976 , Virginia Gleason and Henry H. Russell. 1976.
Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Costs: Appalachian and Midwestern Coal Supply
Districts . U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines Information Circu-
lar 8695. Washington. 1975.
Drainage Handbook for Surface Mining . West Virginia Department of Natural
Resources, Division of Reclamation. Charleston. 1975.
Environmental Planning: Law of Land and Resources, Chapter 12. Surface Mining ,
Arnold W. Reitze Jr., Washington. 1974.
Environmental Protection in Surface Mining of Coal , Elmore C. Grim et al,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Cincinnati. 1974.
Glossary of Surface Mining and Reclamation Technology , Bituminous Coal Research,
Inc. National Coal Association. 1974.
A Guide to State Programs for the Reclamation of Surface Mined Areas . U.S.
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Circular 731. Resource and Land
Investigations (RALI) Program. 1976.
Processes, Procedures, and Methods to Control Pollution from Mining Activities ,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington. 1973.
Reclamation of Coal-Mined Land, a Bibliography with Abstracts , National Coal
Association. 1975.
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Sample bibliography with abstracts from NTlSearch.
Sample Computer-Generated Bibliography Search: “Coal and Coal Mining.”
National Referral Center, Science and Technology Division, Library of
Congress. 1977.
State Resource Management Programs, Primer: Critical Areas and Information
Data Handling , U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Land Use and Water
Planning and U.S. Geological Survey Resource and Land Investigations Program.
Washington. 1976.
State Strip Mining Laws: Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia.
An Analysis of Six Selected State Statutes and Promulgated Regulations , John
C. Doyle J . Environmental Policy Center. Washington. 1976.
“A Stock Answer to Reclamation of Surface—Mined Lands,” Appalachia , Feb.-
Mar., 1977. Vol. 10, No. 4.
A Study of Coal Prices , Executive Office of the President, Council on Wage
and Price Stability. Staff Report. March 1976.
Surface Mine Water Quality Control in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Fields , L.
Robert Kimball. 1974. (Microfiche).
“Surface Mining Control and Reclamation” bills, H.R. 2 or S. 7, 1977.
Surface Mined Areas: Control and Reclamation of Environmental Damage: A
Bibliography . Compiled by Margaret Frawley. U.S. Department of the Interior.
Bibliography Series No. 27. 1971.
Transfer of Development Rights: A New Concept in Land Use Management . B. Budd
C iavooshian, Thomas Norman, Esq. and Dr. George H. Nieswand. New Brunswick, N.J.
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