Sectional 407 of PL 95-87 requires that non-consensual entry can be obtained where land or water resources have been adversely affected by past coal mining practices, and that the adverse effects are at a stage where public interest, action to restore, reclaim, abate, control or prevent should be taken. The Act requires that notice be given to property owners.
PL:
Pub.L. 95 - 87 407
Name of Law: Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
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(ii) Use of information;
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