15.252: Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR)
Alternate Name: Abandoned Mine Lands AML Program
Overview
Program Number
15.252
Status
Active
Last Modified
March 10, 2022
Date Posted
March 10, 2022
Objective
The objectives of the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program are defined in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) is the protection of public health, safety, and property from extreme danger of adverse effects of coal mining practices; the restoration of land and water resources and the environment that have been degraded by the adverse effects of coal mining practices, the protection of public health and safety from adverse effects of coal mining practices, the restoration of land and water resources and the environment that have been degraded by the adverse effects of coal mining practices and emergency restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of adverse effects of coal mining practices, on eligible lands.
The objectives of the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program are to develop eligible projects that demonstrate a nexus with AML land and water reclamation, and economic and community development. The AMLER Program is an opportunity for local communities and States/Tribes to return impacted areas to productive reuse, which should be defined by the States/Tribes in cooperation with local communities, to achieve the economic and community development goals identified for the community and/or region.
The objective of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Program is to address coal AML related problems including coal AML emergencies, physical hazards resulting from legacy coal mining that pose a threat to public health, safety, and the environment (including acid mine drainage), and water supply that has been adversely affected by legacy coal mining. In addition, the BIL encourages States and Tribes to prioritize projects that provide employment for current and former employees of the coal industry.
Type of Assistance
A - Formula Grants
Applicant Eligibility
The AML and BIL programs are restricted to States with an approved coal mining regulatory program, lands eligible for reclamation, and active coal mining operations within their borders that are paying coal reclamation fees into the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; and to federally recognized Tribes with eligible lands, and active mining operations paying fees into the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
The AMLER Program is restricted to Tribes with AML Programs and the six Appalachian States with the highest amount of inventoried priority coal problems as described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 403(a) of SMCRA, as amended.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Citizens and the general public are protected from physical hazards and benefit from the reclamation of abandoned mine lands and polluted waters by reducing exposure to safety and health risks. The AMLER Program aims to enhance the economic diversification of coal country communities and bring legacy coal sites to productive reuse.
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Additional Information
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Grant Awards
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Grant Opportunities