42 USC 6966b - Use of granular mine tailings

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 6966b.

Use of granular mine tailings

(a)

Mine tailings

(1)

In general

Not later than 180 days after August 10, 2005, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and heads of other Federal agencies, shall establish criteria (including an evaluation of whether to establish a numerical standard for concentration of lead and other hazardous substances) for the safe and environmentally protective use of granular mine tailings from the Tar Creek, Oklahoma Mining District, known as “chat”, for—

(A)

cement or concrete projects; and

(B)

transportation construction projects (including transportation construction projects involving the use of asphalt) that are carried out, in whole or in part, using Federal funds.

(2)

Requirements

In establishing criteria under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider—

(A)

the current and previous uses of granular mine tailings as an aggregate for asphalt; and

(B)

any environmental and public health risks and benefits derived from the removal, transportation, and use in transportation projects of granular mine tailings.

(3)

Public participation

(4)

Applicability of criteria

(b)

Effect of sections

(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 6006, as added Pub. L. 109–59, title VI, § 6018(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1890.)

cite as: 42 USC 6966b