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Subchapter V

Control of the Environmental Impacts of Surface Coal Mining

1251Environmental protection standards 1251aAbandoned coal refuse sites 1252Initial regulatory procedures 1253State programs 1254Federal programs 1255State laws 1256Permits 1257Application requirements 1258Reclamation plan requirements 1259Performance bonds 1260Permit approval or denial 1261Revision of permits 1262Coal exploration permits 1263Public notice and public hearings 1264Decisions of regulatory authority and appeals 1265Environmental protection performance standards 1266Surface effects of underground coal mining operations 1267Inspections and monitoring 1268Penalties 1269Release of performance bonds or deposits 1270Citizens suits 1271Enforcement 1272Designating areas unsuitable for surface coal mining 1273Federal lands 1274Public agencies, public utilities, and public corporations 1275Review by Secretary 1276Judicial review 1277Special bituminous coal mines 1278Surface mining operations not subject to this chapter 1279Anthracite coal mines