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[CITE: 30USC1309b]

 
                   TITLE 30--MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
 
           CHAPTER 25--SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION
 
       SUBCHAPTER VII--ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 1309b. Research

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is 
authorized to conduct studies, research and demonstration projects 
relating to the implementation of, and compliance with, subchapter V of 
this chapter, and provide technical assistance to states \1\ for that 
purpose. Prior to approving any such studies, research or demonstration 
projects the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, shall first consult with the Director, Bureau of Mines, and 
obtain a determination from such Director that the Bureau of Mines is 
not already conducting like or similar studies, research or 
demonstration projects. Studies, research and demonstration projects for 
the purposes of subchapter IV of this chapter shall only be conducted in 
accordance with section 1231(c)(6) of this title.
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    \1\ So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
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(Pub. L. 95-87, title VII, Sec. 721, as added Pub. L. 102-486, title 
XXV, Sec. 2504(c)(3), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3105.)

                         Change of Name

    Bureau of Mines redesignated United States Bureau of Mines by 
section 10(b) of Pub. L. 102-285, set out as a note under section 1 of 
this title.
