Establishes abandoned mine reclamation program in DEP.

Summary

The bill establishes an Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program within the Department of Environmental Protection, tasked with developing a statewide plan to identify and remediate dangerous abandoned mines and mineshafts. It creates a non‑lapse fund to finance reclamation projects through grants, contracts, or direct action, without requiring landowners to pay. The goal is to protect public safety and water quality from mine‑related hazards.

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