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A bill to protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-800| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2017
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to prohibit the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE) and state regulatory authorities from accepting new self-bonds for coal reclamation. Additionally, any existing self-bonds or corporate bonds utilized for coal reclamation must be converted to surety or collateral bonds. The OSMRE may approve state or federal alternative coal mining bond programs that result in no greater risk of financial liability to the federal government than a surety or collateral bond program. The bill also requires the OSMRE to issue rules establishing limitations on surety bonds to minimize the financial liability to the federal or state government.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 11, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1819
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • March 30, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 11, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1819
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-1819: To protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes.
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A bill to protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-800| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2017
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to prohibit the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE) and state regulatory authorities from accepting new self-bonds for coal reclamation. Additionally, any existing self-bonds or corporate bonds utilized for coal reclamation must be converted to surety or collateral bonds. The OSMRE may approve state or federal alternative coal mining bond programs that result in no greater risk of financial liability to the federal government than a surety or collateral bond program. The bill also requires the OSMRE to issue rules establishing limitations on surety bonds to minimize the financial liability to the federal or state government.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 11, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1819
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • March 30, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • April 11, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1819
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1819: To protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CoalCorporate finance and managementEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment liabilityLand use and conservationMiningPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsWages and earnings