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How does the AML Program decide on which mines to work on?

April 26, 2017AML decide mines program

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How does the AML Program decide on which mines to work on?

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The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act specifies a category structure. Basically, the more dangerous and environmentally hazardous a mine feature is, the higher the priority. After deciding on the priority of a certain mine, the AML Program is required to go through the NEPA process because of our use of federal funds. This entails among other things doing an archaeological survey, a wildlife survey and plant survey.