2019 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 25 - Surface Mining Control and Reclamation
Subchapter VII - Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 1309b - Research
30 U.S.C. § 1309b (2019) |
§1309b. Research |
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is authorized to conduct studies, research and demonstration projects relating to the implementation of, and compliance with, subchapter V of this chapter, and provide technical assistance to states 1 for that purpose. Prior to approving any such studies, research or demonstration projects the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, shall first consult with the Director, Bureau of Mines, and obtain a determination from such Director that the Bureau of Mines is not already conducting like or similar studies, research or demonstration projects. Studies, research and demonstration projects for the purposes of subchapter IV of this chapter shall only be conducted in accordance with section 1231(c)(6) 2 of this title. |
(Pub. L. 95–87, title VII, §721, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title XXV, §2504(c)(3), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3105.) |
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 1231(c)(6) of this title, referred to in text, was repealed and paragraph (8) of section 1231(c) was redesignated (6) by Pub. L. 109–432, div. C, title II, §201(a)(1), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3006. CHANGE OF NAMEBureau of Mines redesignated United States Bureau of Mines by section 10(b) of Pub. L. 102–285, set out as a note under section 1 of this title. For provisions relating to closure and transfer of functions of the United States Bureau of Mines, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 1 of this title. |
1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. 2 See References in Text note below. |
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Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING CHAPTER 25 - SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION SUBCHAPTER VII - ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sec. 1309b - Research |
section 1309b |
2019 |
January 24, 2020 |
No |
standard |
106 Stat. 3105 120 Stat. 3006 |
Public Law 95-87, Public Law 102-285, Public Law 102-486, Public Law 109-432 |