COAL

The following sections are included:

• INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

  • SURFACE MINING

  • UNDERGROUND MINING

  • PREPARATION

  • REFUSE DISPOSAL

• COAL MINE REGULATION

  • SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT

  • FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT

• ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • AIR

  • WATER

  • WASTE

• MITIGATIVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES

  • MINE PLANNING AND DESIGN

  • REFUSE DISPOSAL AND WATER MANAGEMENT

  • FLY ASH DISPOSAL

  • RECLAMATION

• CONCLUSION

• REFERENCES