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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act

Original title: DISCUSSION DRAFT OF H.R. ______,"COMMUNITY RECLAMATION PARTNER-SHIPS ACT"

January 1, 2017

coal miningenvironmental restorationland reclamationpublic-private partnershipsenergy policy

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation proposes changing federal law to allow private organizations to assist states in reclaiming abandoned coal mine sites, which could alter how environmental restoration projects are funded and managed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State environmental agencies

These agencies would be authorized to enter into formal partnerships with non-governmental groups for reclamation projects.

Non-governmental organizations

These groups would gain a legal framework to participate in state-led coal mine reclamation efforts.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing to discuss a draft bill aimed at allowing states to partner with non-governmental groups to clean up land and water damaged by coal mining that occurred before August 3, 1977.

Key Facts

  • The hearing concerned a discussion draft of the 'Community Reclamation Partnerships Act'.
  • The bill proposes amending the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.
  • The goal is to authorize partnerships between states and non-governmental entities for reclamation projects.
  • The focus is on land and water resources affected by coal mining activities prior to August 3, 1977.
  • The hearing took place on May 24, 2017, in the Longworth House Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act?
It aims to allow states to work with non-governmental partners to restore land and water damaged by coal mining that took place before August 1977.
Who testified at this hearing?
Representatives from Appalachian Voices, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Trout Unlimited provided testimony.

Why It Matters

This legislation proposes changing federal law to allow private organizations to assist states in reclaiming abandoned coal mine sites, which could alter how environmental restoration projects are funded and managed.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Reclamation Partnerships

The bill represents a shift toward decentralizing reclamation efforts by involving non-governmental entities in state-led environmental restoration.

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977

Connected Entities

personThom Kay“Senior Legislative Representative, Appalachian Voices”Map →
personChris Wood“CEO, Trout Unlimited”Map →
personJohn Stefanko“Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection”Map →
personPaul A. Gosar“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources”Map →
personAlan S. Lowenthal“Ranking Democratic Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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