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

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The Act requires mining companies to post bonds to ensure that funds are available for the restoration of mined areas before permits are granted.

The US Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 Requires