The commissioner may take the actions necessary to ensure state participation to the fullest extent practicable in the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund created in 30 U.S.C. 1231 and to function as the state agency for that participation. In conformity with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, the commissioner shall
(1) by regulation, establish priorities that meet the terms of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 for the expenditure of money received by the commissioner from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund;
(2) designate land and water eligible for reclamation or abatement with money received by the commissioner from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund;
(3) submit reclamation plans, annual projects, and applications to the appropriate authorities under the terms of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977; and
(4) administer money received by the state for abandoned mine reclamation or related purposes from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 21. Alaska Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act
Sec. 27.21.270. Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
Sec. 27.21.280. Eligible land and water.
Sec. 27.21.290. Entry onto abandoned mine area.
Sec. 27.21.300. Acquisition of abandoned mine areas.
Sec. 27.21.310. Liens on abandoned mine areas.
Sec. 27.21.320. Filling voids and sealing tunnels.
Sec. 27.21.330. Emergency powers in abandoned mine areas.
Sec. 27.21.340. Miscellaneous powers regarding abandoned mine lands.