U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 29, 2025
The objectives of assistance under this part are—
(a) To assist the States in meeting the costs of administering reclamation and enforcement programs consistent with the Act;
(b) To encourage the States to build strong reclamation and enforcement programs; and
(c) To encourage the States to assume jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations.