HR 3062 · 105th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Mine Subsidence Right To Know Act

Introduced 1997-11-13· Sponsored by Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.(1997-12-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mine Subsidence Right To Know Act - Requires the lender of any federally related mortgage loan for the purchase of a dwelling located in a mine subsidence hazard State to provide written and oral notice to the borrower contemporaneous with the purchase agreement of: (1) the potential or actual hazards facing the property as a result of its location; (2) the availability or results of Federal determination of potential or actual hazard in the property area; and (3) the availability of insurance protection. Requires the insurer of a homeowner's insurance policy to timely notify the policyholder of the absence or availability of coverage for mine subsidence damage. Requires the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior to: (1) identify, certify, and subsequently publish in the Federal Register all areas in each State that are subject to mine subsidence hazard risk; and (2) periodically review such areas.…

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Cosponsors (7)

6 Democrats1 Republican