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The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 aims to regulate the environmental effects of coal mining in the United States and ensure that land disturbed by mining activities is restored to a usable condition. It mandates that operators obtain permits, adhere to performance standards for land restoration, and implement reclamation plans to reclaim mined land. Additionally, the act establishes a federal program to oversee state programs and provides funding for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands. Overall, SMCRA seeks to balance resource extraction with environmental protection and land restoration.

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