Coal Mine Reclamation Practice Effects on Indicators of ...
This research will apply concepts of ecosystem restoration science to evaluate effects of mine reclamation practices utilized to restore forests as a post-mining land use on Appalachian coal mines. Grading of mine spoils and establishment of herbaceous vegetation to control erosion ("ground cover") are essential coal-mine reclamation practices.
Success Stories - OSMRE
Achieving a beneficial post mining land use is the ultimate goal for all coal mining operations permitted under the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act. Last year three Colorado coal mines completed final Phase III bond release.
Post-mining policies and practices in the Eastern USA coal ...
Effective reclamation on modern American coal mines is fully integrated with the mining operation. A suitable and effective post-mining land use that is sustainable for future generations is crucial to the long-term success and profitability of the mining business and to the future economic benefits of the landowner.
Examples of innovative coal mine reclamation for economic ...
Issue #92. Examples of innovative coal mine reclamation for economic revitalization in Appalachia. In November of 2018, the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition published a report that's truly emblematic of the fast-growing global Restoration Economy. Many Voices, Many Solutions: Innovative Mine Reclamation in Central Appalachia.
Wyoming Coal Bankruptcies: Who is Responsible for Reclamation?
To receive a mining permit from the DEQ, a company must post a reclamation bond, a performance obligation guaranteeing the permittee will return the land to a natural state. "The idea is the bond itself is a financial number of what it would cost for a third party to reclaim the mine…
post mining reclamation of coal mines
Prior to mining the land was overridden with weeds and of little use to man or beast. Now, it is a pastoral scene, with the land value soaring from $200/acre, prior to mining to $1,200/acre after reclamation was completed by the mining company. The owners of this farm will definitely agree that the mining …
Overview on Reclamation and Rehabilitation of Mines
SRS for Mines NMP 2008 : Envisaged Time-bound reclamation to regenerate the better eco-system, concurrent with extraction, international norms to be integral part of mine development strategy NMP, 1993 : Emphasized for orderly and systematic mine closure MCDR, 1988 : Concept of Mining Plan & Provisions for restoration, reclamation
FAQ – Coal Mine Reclamation Program - Mining and Minerals
The reclamation plan includes an approved post-mining land use and topography, replacement of topsoil, the type of vegetation (seed mix) needed to meet post-mining land uses, and any special mitigation that may be needed to prevent toxic or acid-forming materials from affecting the long-term viability of the final reclamation.
Concurrent mining and reclamation for underground coal ...
Prior to issuance of mining permit, the coal company must post a reclamation bond which will be released only after the company has demonstrated the post mining yields to be equal to or greater than pre-mining yield capability. The State of Illinois is the only state in the USA that requires low and high capability designations.
ABOVE THE COAL MINES: THE EVOLUTION OF MINE …
cases, voluntary post– -mining reclamation requirements and by 1965, most mine operators were expected to act on their own to restore the land that they mined. The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) established permitting guidelines for
GEOMORPHIC RECLAMATION OF ABANDONED COAL …
Technologies, Inc for the engineering design and construction oversight of the Swastika Mine and Dutchman Canyon Reclamation Project (Project) near Raton, New Mexico (Figure 1). The Project was undertaken to address mine hazards and environmental detriments associated with historic coal mining of the Raton Coal District.
Minerals Program | Oklahoma Department of Mines
Of the 739 permitted mines, 663 are non- coal mining permits and 76 are limited use mining permits located throughout the State. The Non-Mining Blasting Program has on file 17 blasting permits, 1 limited time permits, 0 one time permit, and 110 non- mining blasting permit exemptions.
Two Decades of Mine Reclamation: Lessons learned from …
Federal mining laws were an impetus to this program. Reclamation of mine sites, and the posting of bonding by coal mine companies to guarantee reclamation, had been always required. But the size of the bonds and the details of their release to the coal companies increased after 1977. The release of bonds became a three-stage process.
Mine Reclamation: A Green Transition Strategy with Promise ...
The trick is to make sure that reclamation jobs actually go to the former miners. The report, titled Coal Mine Cleanup Works, estimates that cleaning up and reclaiming coal mine sites in Montana, North Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming could generate between 4,893 and 9,786 "job-years." That adds up to approximately 65 percent of the current ...
Mining Reclamation - Optimized Backfill Plans- Post Mine ...
Mining Reclamation - Optimized Backfill Plans- Post Mine Topography Mining Reclamation Through our offices in Sheridan, Wyoming, CDG specializes in mine engineering and reclamation. Located in the Powder River Basin (PRB), our CDG office works for many coal mines in the area.
Post-mining policies and practices in the Eastern USA coal ...
reclamation on modern American coal mines is fully integrated with the mining operation. A suitable and effective post-mining land use that is sustainable for future generations is crucial to the long-term success and profitability of the mining business and to the future economic benefits of the landowner.
Ecological Restoration of Coal Mine Degraded Lands ...
As mining progresses and several rows of spoil piles are created, grading of the piles begins, using bulldozers to create a post-mining topography commonly known as 'back-filling'. The reclamation activities include the regrading of mine spoil—a term used for overburden material removed during opencast mining.
Citizen's Guide to Coal Mining and Reclamation in Illinois
The Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act was passed on June 1, 1980, to be implemented with adoption of the permanent regulatory program. In May 1982, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior approved the Illinois program, thus implementing the permanent regulatory program for surface coal mining and reclamation in ...
Reclamation Bonds - osmre.gov
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) provides that, as a prerequisite for obtaining a coal mining permit, an applicant must post a reclamation bond to ensure that the regulatory authority has sufficient funds to reclaim the site in the case the permittee fails to complete the approved reclamation plan.. Under SMCRA 509(c) there are several avenues for coal mining ...
PERMITTING HANDBOOK
reclamation? The West ia Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act 22-3 and the West ia Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations 38CSR2 are available for you to read or print directly from the Internet. Additional laws and regulations associated to mining and reclamation can be referenced in the Important Links section of the Handbook.
Mine Drainage and Surface Mine Reclamation
Mine Drainage and Surface Mine Reclamation Proceedings of a conference sponsored by The American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, The Bureau of Mines, and The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. The conference …
Justice-Owned Mines to Reopen, in the Midst of Kentucky ...
2 Troubled History of East Kentucky Coal Mines. Coal production is up 46% this year in Kentucky, and as a result, Jim Justice is planning to re-open four previously closed mines: Bevins Branch and Beech Creek mines in Pike County, the Bull Creek mine in Knott County and the Infinity mine in Harlan County. The state of Kentucky settled a lawsuit with Justice in 2019 over delayed reclamation on ...
Political ecologies of the post-mining landscape: Activism ...
Government Regulation no. 78/2010 on Reclamation and Post-Mining states that exploration and production IUP holders are obligated to perform reclamation. It requires mining business license holders to submit a reclamation and post-mining activity plan, and to set aside a Reclamation Guarantee in the form of a time deposit.
What to Do after Mine Closure? Pursuing Community Benefits ...
In my thesis, I developed a methodological approach to map and include residents' preferences for post-mining land use in a standardized mine rehabilitation practice. The mine reclamation plan ...
Mine Site Reclamation - Alaska Business Magazine
Post-reclamation photo of the Hydraulic Pit near Healy. Coal and gold are only two of several precious resources produced in the state. Alaska's six currently producing mines—Fort Knox, Greens Creek, Kensington, Pogo, Red Dog, and Usibelli—produce zinc, silver, gold, lead, and coal. Greens Creek Mine is among the world's top ten silver ...
Reclaiming Abandoned Coal Mines – Appalachian Voices
Read about reclaiming post-1977 coal sites. Abandoned Mine Lands Fund. The history of coal mining in Appalachia goes back to the late 1700s — and until 1977, there was no federal law mandating that companies fix land and water damaged by mining.
Political ecologies of the post-mining landscape: Activism ...
This study explores contestation over the meanings, rules and practices of coal mine reclamation and mine closure in the context of East Kalimantan, Indonesia's major coal producing province. As mining intensified in the province, and coal was mined out, concessions were left with large mine voids un-refilled and abandoned without closure ...
Cost of Coal Mine Cleanup – Appalachian Voices
Coal mines opened after the federal surface mining law went into effect have been required to post bond money to ensure that regulatory authorities will be able to reclaim the land after mining if the operator fails to do so. A company can receive the full bond amount back as long as an inspector approves the reclamation results.
DNR: Reclamation: About Us
DOR also administers the state laws (IC 14-36) pertaining to the mining of clay, shale and oil shale. These are typically small operations impacting much smaller areas than a coal mine. Each permit is good for one year and is renewable. Post-mining land uses are predominately wildlife habitat and water.
Diversity, structure and composition of vegetation in post ...
Abstract. Yuningsih L, Hearmansyah, Ibrahim E, Marsi. 2021. Diversity, structure and composition of vegetation in post-coal mining reclamation area in Sumatra, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3392-3400. The majority of coal mines are operated through an open-pit system which has a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, reclamation and revegetation activities are required to recover ...