What does Preamble of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. It authorizes partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities. These partnerships are for reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025.

What does REFERENCE. of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This section clarifies how amendments within the Act should be interpreted. Amendments are referenced to provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is codified as 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.

What does STATE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CERTAIN REMEDIATION. of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This section amends 30 U.S.C. 1235 to allow States with approved programs to enter into Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Federal or State agencies to remediate mine drainage on abandoned mine land. MOUs must establish a strategy to address water pollution, including procedures for ensuring improved water quality, monitoring, operation and maintenance of treatment systems, and other necessary actions. Before submitting an MOU, States must invite public comment and hold at least one public meeting, providing notice at least 15 days prior. The Secretary and Administrator of the EPA will approve or disapprove MOUs within 120 days if they facilitate activities that improve water quality under the State Reclamation Plan. Approved MOUs are considered part of the State's approved abandoned mine reclamation plan. The section introduces 'Community Reclaimer Partnerships,' allowing for project approval to remediate abandoned mine lands by Community Reclaimers, subject to specific criteria and State agreements. Project approval requires finding that the Community Reclaimer did not participate in creating the site conditions and that the State has the legal authority and financial resources to support the project. Community Reclaimers may reprocess materials recovered during remediation, provided the land management agency approves and proceeds are used for remediation or to reimburse Federal agencies.

What does CLARIFYING STATE LIABILITY FOR MINE DRAINAGE PROJECTS. of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 413(d) of 30 U.S.C. 1242. The amendment inserts a condition regarding state control or treatment of mine drainage. The condition stipulates that control or treatment must be conducted in accordance with a State memorandum of understanding approved under section 405(m) of this Act.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 405(f) of Title 30 of the United States Code. The amendment strikes the word 'and' after the semicolon in paragraph (6). The amendment replaces the period at the end of paragraph (7) with '; and'. The amendment adds a new paragraph (8) to specify a list of projects proposed under subsection (n).

What does SUNSET PROVISION. of Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 do?

This Act is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2032. The House of Representatives passed this Act on May 13, 2025.

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Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/14/2025 · Introduced: 1/3/2025

Author: Darin LaHood (R-IL)

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This bill authorizes partnerships between states and non-governmental entities to reclaim and restore land and water resources impacted by coal mining before 1977.
It allows states to enter into agreements with federal or state agencies to remediate mine drainage on abandoned mine land, requiring public comment and approval based on water quality improvements.
The bill establishes 'Community Reclaimer Partnerships' to enable remediation of abandoned mine lands by community organizations, subject to state oversight and criteria.

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