Section 3:  Mining Regulations and Mine Reclamation

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Key Terms:

• subsidence
• reclamation

Main Ideas:

• Some of the environmental consequences of mining may include air and noise pollution, water contamination, displacement of wildlife, subsidence, and underground mine fires.
• The U.S. government has enacted legislation that regulates mining and attempts to minimize the impact of mining on the environment.
• Federal and state agencies issue permits to mining companies, issue violations and assess penalties when mining companies do not comply with standards set by their permits, and ensure that abandoned mine lands are reclaimed.