SURFACE MINING REGULATION AND RECLAMATION:
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND ABSTRACTS
OF
RESEARCH REPORTS COMPLETED BETWEEN
FISCAL YEARS 1978-1991,
AVAILABLE FROM THE
NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE
Drawn from work by
Edna Taylor at
the U.S. Department of the
Interior
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INTRODUCTION
This file
contains abstracts and indexes to aid researchers in identifying technical
reports related to coal mining and reclamation which are available from the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS).
The reports resulted from research completed by the Office of Surface
Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) between fiscal years 1978 and 1991.
OSM provided these reports to NTIS as a part of its growing awareness of the need to ensure that state regulatory authorities, the coal industry, university researchers, and the public have complete access to all relevant research funded by OSM since the inception of its Title V Applied Research Program. This report is meant to serve as a guide to this technology transfer initiative.
The abstracts and bibliography presented here were originally compiled by Edna Taylor as a work she did for hire as a federal government employee of the Office of Surface Mining for the National Technical Information Service. Dr. Michael S. Hamilton edited this data base for the purposes of web-based research. These materials are U.S. Government documents and are not copyright protected.
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Abandoned Mine Lands
Alluvial Valley Floors
Approximate Original Contour
Backfilling
Blasting
Blasters Training
Coal Mine Waste
Erosion Control
Excess Spoil Disposal
Fish and Wildlife
Grading
Hydrologic Balance
Non-Coal Regulation
Overburden Analysis
Prime Farm Land
Remote Sensing
Revegetation
Sediment Control
Sedimentation Ponds
Siltation Structures
Subsidence
Topsoil
Wetlands
This file
may also be searched by author, name of organization preparing a report, or a
section of the Code of Federal Regulations applicable to surface mining, for
example: 30 CFR 816.
OSM
Library Number: 001 Date to NTIS: 11/17/89
NTIS Accession
No: NTIS List
Price: 0.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 817.121
Title of
Report:
ABANDONED
MINE RECLAMATION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK (1981).
538 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address: (Various‑See
Publication)
Type of
Report: Final Report ‑ Handbook
Abstract:
Chap.
2: Mine Subsidence Control. Chap. 3:
Mine Fire Control and Chap. 4:
Coal Waste Fire Control. Chap.
5: Mine Drainage control. Chap. 6:
Sealing of Underground Openings.
Chap. 7: Coal Waste Area
Stabilization and Reclamation. Chap.
8: Control of Spoil Instability. Chap. 9:
Reclamation Surface Support Facility Areas. Chap. 10: Mined Land
Reclamation. Chapter 1 is not included
in this document.
Keywords:
SUBSIDENCE
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
TECHNICAL
HANDBOOK
Author(s)
Allen,
Richard C.: Chap. 10
Bruhn,
Robert W.: Chap. 2
Fujimoto,
Robert I.: Chap. 7
Hawkins,
Elizabeth: Chap. 3
Luxner,
William: Chap. 4
Mentz,
John W.: Chap. 5, 6
Swanson,
Paul G.: Chap. 8
Wuennenberg,
T.C.: Chap.9
OSM
Library Number: 002 Date to NTIS: 05/31/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑225681/AS NTIS List Price: 17.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 785.19
Title of
Report:
ALLUVIAL
VALLEY FLOOR GUIDELINES (1980). 54 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address: OSM
Type of
Report: Final Report ‑
Guidelines
Abstract:
Part
1: Investigations used to distinguish
between lands which may be alluvial valley floors (AVFs) and lands clearly not
AVFs. Part 2: Intermediate investigation provides sufficient information to
permit final determination of AVF studies which could be used in submittal of a
complete permit application. Three
studies can lead to definition of important characteristics of AVFs,
agricultural significance of AVFs, and the impact of mining on AVFs. Procedures in Part 1 are intended to be
those which can be accomplished in a short period of time.
Keywords:
ALLUVIAL
VALLEY FLOORS
AVF
GUIDELINES
Author(s): (Unknown)
OSM
Library Number: 003 Date to NTIS: 12/14/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑153081/AS NTIS List Price: 31.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 785.19
Title of
Report:
ALLUVIAL
VALLEY FLOOR IDENTIFICATION AND STUDY GUIDELINES (Aug 1983). 293 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Earth Resource Associates, Helena, MT 59601
Type of
Report: Final Report ‑ Handbook
Abstract:
Handbook
reviews: 1) regulatory process; 2)
identification of alluvial valley floors (AVFs); 3) studies of alluvial valleys
necessary for inclusion in permit applications; and 4) technical literature
related to selected major topics.
Characteristics of AVFs differ widely from North Dakota to New
Mexico. Studies that are necessary to
allow regulatory agency to make its required findings range from simple to
complex depending on characteristics of valley and particular mine proposal.
Keywords:
ALLUVIAL
VALLEY FLOORS
100th
MERIDIAN
AVF MAP
PORTFOLIOS
Author(s): (Unknown)
OSM
Library Number: 005 Date to NTIS: 11/27/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑148214 NTIS List Price: 15.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 779
Title of
Report:
SAFE MINE
WASTE DISPOSAL, APPALACHIAN COAL PROVINCE (1984). 16 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
USDOI‑U.S. Geological Survey, Reston,
VA 22092
Type of
Report: Metric Topographic Quadrangle
Abstract:
Report
provides open‑file maps at 1:250,000 scale with individual maps 1:24,000
scale. Each map set is entitled
"Landslide and Related Feature of the (named) Quadrangle
(state)." Maps identify recent and
old landslides, rockfalls, and areas susceptible to sliding. Other features identify strip mines
classified as to type and degree of reclamation, gravel pits, quarries, and
other man‑made features that affect slope stability in vicinity of coal
mining activities.
Keywords:
REMOTE
SENSING
AIR
PHOTOS
STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY
Author(s): Maberry, John 0.
OSM
Library Number: 006 Date to NTIS: 11/17/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑147612 NTIS List Price: 15.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 816.102
Title of
Report:
ALTERNATIVE
PRACTICES FOR OUTCROP BARRIERS (1980). 42 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Dames & Moore, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Analysis
in study indicates for a given geometry artificial barriers are more stable
than natural barriers. Artificial
barriers may have advantages over natural barriers in reducing acid mine
drainage. Economical removal of natural
barriers will increase amount of coal recovered. Based on the analysis of material properties, neither natural nor
artificial barriers provide a stabilizing effect because strength properties of
soil spoil or natural material comprising barriers are lower than those of
mixed spoil material comprising the main spoil embankments.
Keywords:
BACKFILLING
& GRADING
OUTCROP
BARRIERS
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Author(s): (unknown)
OSM
Library Number: 013 Date to NTIS: 12/14/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑151424/AS NTIS List Price: 17.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 785.15
Title of
Report:
ASSESSMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AS A RESULT OF P.L. 95‑87
(1980).
75 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
University of Tennessee
(Energy/Environmental), Knoxville, TN
37916
Type of
Report: Interim Progress Report
Abstract:
Extensive
info on environmental costs of surface coal mining under steep slope conditions
and likely benefits to be gained from SMCRA‑type reclamation
requirements. Most serious
environmental impacts are due to siltation & flooding with regard to
problems which give rise to damage to aquatic biota and humans of mining
areas. Results of Appalachian Resources
Program studies do not provide conclusive picture. Prevention of household damage & other direct impacts to
humans would account for 50‑70% of incremental cost of SMCRA. Extent of environmental impact appears to
fall between flooding and aquatic ecology impact.
Keywords:
HYDROLOGIC
BALANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
STEEP
SLOPE
Author(s)
Bohm,
R.A.
Johnson,
T.M.
McCormick,
J.F.
Minear,
R.A.
Moore,
J.R.
Tschantz,
B.A.
Vaughan,
G.A.
OSM
Library Number: 014‑VOL 1 Date to NTIS: 12/21/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑153198/AS NTIS List Price: 31.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 816.41 ‑ 816.57
Title of
Report:
ASSESSMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AS A RESULT OF P.L. 95‑87: FINAL REPORT ‑ VOL 1 (1982). 253 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
University of Tennessee
(Energy/Environmental), Knoxville, TN
37916
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Exact
impact of surface mining and alternative methods of surface mining reclamation
on environmental quality was not fully understood in 1977 nor is it understood
now. Report summarizes results of
research data collected related to the impact on environmental quality of
enforcing SMCRA and uses benefit‑cost framework to answer questions such
as: What are environmental costs of
coal mining and how much will these costs be reduced via reclamation and
benefits?
Keywords:
HYDROLOGIC
BALANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
AQUATIC
ECOLOGY
Author(s)
Bohm,
R.A.
Hubbard,
J.
Johnson,
T.M.
McCormick,
J.F.
Minear,
R.A.
Moore,
J.R.
Rathinasamy,
R.S.
Tschantz,
B.A.
Vaughan,
G.A.
OSM
Library Number: 014‑VOL 2 Date to NTIS: 12/29/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑153206/AS NTIS List Price: 23.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 816.41 ‑ 816.57
Title of
Report:
ASSESSMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AS A RESULT OF P.L. 95‑87: FINAL REPORT ‑ VOL 2 (1982). 177 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and address:
University of Tennessee
(Energy/Environmental), Knoxville, TN
37916
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Sediment
is a major problem in the New River Basin.
Special climatic and topographical geological features are identified;
Tennessee and Federal laws are reviewed.
The laws and regulations are reviewed separately because while
regulations are enforceable, means of revision are quite different. PL 95‑87 is extremely comprehensive
legislation. Many provisions allow
little latitude in development of regulations
Analysis emphasizes portions of PL 95‑87 which strongly underpin
regulations. Summary identifies those
aspects of the permanent regulatory program which most closely relate to the
New River Basin.
Keywords:
HYDROLOGIC
BALANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
AQUATIC
ECOLOGY
Author(s):
Bohm,
R.A.
Hubbard,
J.
Johnson,
T.M.
McCormick,
J.F.
Minear,
R.A.
Moore,
J.R.
Rathinasamy,
R.S.
Tschantz,
B.A.
Vaughan,
G.A.
OSM
Library Number: 015 Date to NTIS: 06/15/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑235763/AS NTIS List Price: 31.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 874.12 ‑ 874.13
Title of
Report:
APPLICATION
OF REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES IN THE ANALYSIS OF ABANDONED MINE LANDS
(1980). 204 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
USDOE‑Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Report
assesses utility and significance of remote sensing procedures for analysis of
abandoned mine lands (AML) defined by the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation
Act of 1977. Emphasizes factors that
condition the type of remote sensing approaches which detect abandoned mine
land character. Among the more
significant are legal (the law per se), health and safety, environmental,
ecological, cultural, and historical.
It introduces AML problem and reviews some fundamentals of remote
sensing, including technological aspects (e.g., platforms, instrumentation,
film, etc.).
Keywords:
REMOTE
SENSING
AIR
PHOTOS
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
Author(s): Durfee, R.C., Peplies, R.W.
OSM
Library Number: 017 Date to NTIS: 11/21/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB9l‑129866/AS NTIS List Price: 15.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 880
Title of
Report:
CENTRALIA
MINE FIRE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING (March 1983). 20 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
USDOI‑Office of Surface Mining,
Washington, DC 20240
Type of
Report: Interim Report
Abstract:
Centralia
Mine fire started May 1962, discovered in old strip mine pit of Buck Mt. coal
bed. Report covers work performed and
data compiled in determining location and extent of mine fire from 8/16/82‑2/22/83. During this period, 189 bore holes were
drilled to outline thermal boundaries in Centralia and Byrnesville area. Fire continued to spread despite flyash and
gravel barriers installed over the last 21 years to control spread. History of mine fire was reported in U.S.
Bureau of Mines publication, "Problems in the Control of the Centralia
Mine Fire" (1980).
Keywords:
THERMAL
INFRARED DATA
ENGINEERING
EVALUATION
CENTRALIA
MINE FIRE
Author(s): (Unknown)
OSM
Library Number: 018 Date to NTIS: 11/16/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB9l‑121095 NTIS List Price: 23.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 880
Title of
Report:
CENTRALIA
MINE FIRE ASSESSMENT DRILLING AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING (1983). 168 pp. ‑
OSM/TR‑3/83
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
USDOI‑Office of Surface Mining,
Washington, DC 20240
Type of
Report: Final Report ‑ Addendum
to Appendix
Abstract:
This
addendum to the Appendix is the complete temperature and gas analyses
information obtained from August 19, 1982 through May 26, 1983 to be
incorporated into the May 1983 final report.
Keywords:
THERMAL
INFRARED DATA
ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS
CENTRALIA
MINE FIRE
Author(s): (Unknown)
OSM
Library Number: 021 Date to NTIS: 11/17/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90‑153156/AS NTIS List Price: 23.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 816.150 ‑
816.157
Title of
Report:
COAL MINE
ROAD TECHNOLOGY: AN ASSESSMENT OF
REFERENCES AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ‑ OSM/TM‑82/4 (1983). 91 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
D'Appolonia Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
Harrisburg, PA 15235
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Report
provides operation standards or design guide with limited information relating
to actual design process. Report is
intended to supplement the regulation by providing various references which
present guides for accepted design, construction, and maintenance
procedures. A brief text of the
document describes some factors to be considered for coal mine roads, keyword
development for characterization of references, and rationale used to segregate
references.