Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026
§ 725.3 - Authority.

Section 502(e)(4) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201) authorizes the Secretary to reimburse States for costs of enforcing the performance standards of the initial regulatory program.

authority: Secs. 201, 501, and 502, Pub. L. 95-87, 91 Stat. 445 (30 U.S.C. 1201)
source: 42 FR 62704, Dec. 13, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 725.3