The US Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 Requires

question 19

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires ______________.

• A) 20% of sales revenues to be donated to national park maintenance
• B) all mined minerals to be processed and sold only within the United States
• C) no remediation of water pollution, except in the case of uranium mining
• D) restoration of the identical ecosystem and biodiversity present before mining began
• E) mining companies to post bonds to cover restoration of mined areas before permits are granted

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