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Code · U.S. Code · Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING · CHAPTER 25— SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION · SUBCHAPTER VII— ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · § 1309b

§ 1309b. Research

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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) 2 of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–87, title VII, § 721, as added Pub. L. 102–486, title XXV, § 2504(c)(3), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3105.)
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  • Pub. L. 95–87, title VII, § 721
  • Pub. L. 102–486, title XXV, § 2504(c)(3)
  • 106 Stat. 3105
  • Pub. L. 109–432, div. C, title II, § 201(a)(1)
  • 120 Stat. 3006
  • section 10(b) of Pub. L. 102–285
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