United States regulations affecting coal mining

The main U.S. statute controlling coal mining is the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Under the law, each state must establish a federally approved enforcement program. SMCRA is administered by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement in the Department of Interior. Other federal laws affecting coal mining with a major impact on mining are the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.

The following U.S. statutes may also affect coal mining:


 * American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978
 * Antiquities Act of 1906
 * Archeological Nd Historical Preservation Act of 1974
 * Archeological Salvage Act
 * Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1969
 * Endangered Species Act of 1963
 * Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934
 * Forest and Rangeland Resources Planning Act of 1974
 * Historic Preservation Act of 1966
 * Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
 * Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
 * Multiple Use - Sustained Yield Act of 1960
 * National Forests Management Act of 1976
 * National Trails System Act
 * Noise Control Act of 1976
 * Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
 * Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974
 * Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977
 * Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
 * Wilderness Act of 1964