Center for the New Energy Economy, authorCenter for the New Energy Economy, publisher2025-02-202025-02-202021-10https://hdl.handle.net/10217/240114Date taken from website.Enacted in 1977, Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) authorized the development of reclamation requirements for coal mining operations initiated after 1977. SMCRA allows states to seek primacy under which a state will be the lead authority in issuing and enforcing coal mine permits, including reclamation requirements, in its jurisdiction. For this report, CNEE evaluated and compared state implementation of SMCRA (through statute and administrative code) in the 23 states with primacy and active coal mining. We found that most states adopt the federal language nearly verbatim, and four areas of SMCRA afford opportunities for states to encourage the development of renewable energy resources and associated transmission infrastructure on reclaimed coal mine lands. PowerPoint presentation on the report detailing these policy opportunities.--taken from website.born digitalPresentation slidesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.This information is free and open; however CNEE asks that if you use its information in any way that you cite the following: "Information obtained from the Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker, Colorado State University's Center for the New Energy Economy and Advanced Energy Economy."Energy policyRenewable energy sources -- Law and legislationreclaimed mine landsText