Protect out Water!

[marzolan]

In Docket OSM-2007-0008, The Department of the Interior, in alliance with coal companies who practice environmentally detrimental strip mining has proposed the removal of clauses in the Excess Spoil Minimization legislation that governs this type of activity that would allow coal companies to dump their debris and rubble anywhere, including right

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[corelog]

So which of the five alternatives listed there would you most like to see enacted

[marzolan]

It's the "alternatives not carried forward for detailed consideration" that are the dangerous ones. The problem is that they can still be considered as viable action alternatives when the final decision is being made. That's the troublesome part. Admittedly, it's good to know that those aren't being fully considered, but still troublesome that they were suggested by the public.

Now, as regards your question... Alternative 2 still allows for the company to apply for a variance, though it does not spell out any further exceptions. I believe Alternative 1 to be the best solution of what's stated, even though I still feel 100 feet is too lenient.