§ 1309b. — Research.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 30USC1309b]
TITLE 30--MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 25--SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION
SUBCHAPTER VII--ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 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) of this title.
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\1\ So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
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(Pub. L. 95-87, title VII, Sec. 721, as added Pub. L. 102-486, title
XXV, Sec. 2504(c)(3), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3105.)
Change of Name
Bureau 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.
