The US Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 Requires

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

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

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