Ala. Code § 9-16-130 (1975) Filling Voids, Sealing Tunnels, Shafts, Etc

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.

(a) The Governor may request the Secretary of Interior to authorize the director to fill voids, seal open or abandoned tunnels, shafts, and entryways, and reclaim surface impacts of underground or surface mining of minerals other than coal which the secretary determines could endanger life and property, constitute a hazard to public health and safety, or degrade the environment. The director is authorized and required to carry out such work pursuant to the request therefor by the secretary.

(b) Funds available for use in carrying out the purpose of this section shall be limited to those funds which must be allocated to the state under the provisions of sub section 402(g) of Public Law 95-87.