Memorandum of Understanding on Surface Coal Mining Operations Resulting in Placement of Excess Spoil Fills in the Waters of the United States
This Memorandum of Understanding on Surface Coal Mining Operations
establishes a process for improving coordination among the U.S. Office of Surface Mining,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and WildlifeService,
and West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection, in the review of permit applications required
for surface coal mining and reclamation operations resulting in the placement of excess spoil fills
in the waters of the United States. The signatory agencies have entered into this agreement with the
goals of enhancing cooperation and communication in order to ensure compliance with all applicable
Federal and State laws, improving timelines and predictability in the permit process, and minimizing
adverse environmental impacts from surface coal mining operations.
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