Sec. 134.141. FUND PARTICIPATION. (a) The commission may take any action necessary to:
(1) ensure this state's participation to the fullest extent practicable in the abandoned mine reclamation fund established by the federal Act; and
(2) act as this state's agency for that participation.
(b) Under the federal Act, the commission by rule shall:
(1) establish priorities that meet the terms of that Act for the expenditure of money in the fund;
(2) designate the land and water eligible for reclamation or abatement expenditures;
(3) submit reclamation plans, annual projects, and applications to the appropriate authorities under that Act; and
(4) administer money received for abandoned mine reclamation or related purposes.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 12.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 134 - Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act
Subchapter G. Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Section 134.141. Fund Participation
Section 134.142. Eligibility of Land and Water
Section 134.143. Right of Entry
Section 134.144. Reclamation by Commission
Section 134.148. Sale of Acquired Land
Section 134.149. Hearing on Sale