Number: RL32993
Title: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fee on Coal
Authors: Nonna A. Noto, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: In the 109th Congress, there are proposals to extend the AML fees longer term as part of bills to reauthorize the abandoned mine reclamation program. H.R. 5970 (Thomas), passed by the House on July 29,2006, as well as S. 2616 (Santorum) and S. 3829 (Stabenow), would lower the fees by 20%, in two stages, and extend them through FY2021. H.R. 2721 (John Peterson) and S. 961 (Rockefeller) would extend the fees at their current rates through FY2019. H.R. 1600 (Cubin) would lower all of the fees by 20% and extend them through FY2020. S. 1701 (Thomas) would lower all of the fees by 20%, in different stages, and extend them through FY2015.
Pages: 13
Date: August 31, 2006