Research Article
Dec 1981
Engineering's Role in Surface Mining
Publication: Journal of the Energy Division
Volume 107, Issue 2
Abstract
As a result of Public Law 95-87, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, many new consulting opportunities are being developed by engineering firms. Many of these opportunities are in the form of established services given a new perspective to meet regulatory compliance and/or reclamation data base requirements. Some of these engineering and environmental services are discussed and, utilizing actual case study experience, a scenario is presented of the engineering firm's new role in this most controversial legislation. Given the environmental ethics established in the 1970's, it seems unlikely that our nation's environmental protection will be rescinded. With this future course of action, the engineering firm should continue to play a major role in the environmental aspects of surface mining.
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Journal of the Energy Division
Volume 107 • Issue 2 • December 1981
Pages: 255 - 259
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1981
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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William W. Schivley
Manager of Natural Resource, Planning Dept., Gilbert/Commonwealth, Jackson, Mich.
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