The U.S. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires ______________.
A) 20% of sales revenues to be donated to national park maintenance
B) all mined minerals to be processed and sold only within the United States
C) no remediation of water pollution, except in the case of uranium mining
D) restoration of the identical ecosystem and biodiversity present before mining began
E) mining companies to post bonds to cover restoration of mined areas before permits are granted

Question

The U.S. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires  ______________.
A) 20% of sales revenues to be donated to national park maintenance
B) all mined minerals to be processed and sold only within the United States
C) no remediation of water pollution, except in the case of uranium mining
D) restoration of the identical ecosystem and biodiversity present before mining began
E) mining companies to post bonds to cover restoration of mined areas before permits are granted

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The U.S. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires mining companies to post bonds to cover restoration of mined areas before permits are granted. This ensures that companies are held responsible for restoration and reclamation efforts after mining activities are completed.

The US Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 Requires