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LEGAL ISSUES

November 4, 2002 -- NMA files a reply brief in Citizens Coal Council v. Norton regarding Section 522 (e)

September 20, 2002 -- Legal Update: Interstate Mining Compact Commission files an amicus brief in Citizens Coal Council v. Norton regarding Application of Section 522 (e)

June 18, 2002 -- Statement from NMA on Judge Haden's June 17 Decision to Deny a Stay in the Valley Fill Case

June 5, 2002 -- Stay in SMCRA 522(e) Case Granted (PDF)

May 3, 2002 -- EPA/COE Announcement of Valley Fill Definition (PDF)
"Corps and EPA Clarify Clean Water Act Definition. New Environmental Improvements also to be made in Appalacian Mining Rules."

April 24, 2002 -- NMA Motion for a Stay of Decision Pending Appeal, 522 (e) Case (PDF)

General Mining Law Reform