Miners in the U.S. are not required to consider reclamation during their operations.

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Miners in the U.S. are required by law to consider and plan for reclamation of land disturbed by their operations. This is typically done through obtaining permits and adhering to regulations set by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and state agencies. The goal of reclamation is to restore land to a condition that is as close to its pre-mining state as possible, including restoring vegetation and water quality.