The commissioner may authorize the filling of voids, sealing open and abandoned tunnels, shafts, and entryways resulting from any previous mining operation and reclaim surface impacts of underground and surface mines to the extent authorized by the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior.
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.