Coal Strip Mine Control Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coal Strip Mine Control Act - Declares that the practice of surface mining for coal in the United States has resulted in the devastation of vast areas of land, in substantial environmental degradation, in an economic and social hardship on the people of these areas, and in the loss of significant scenic and natural resources. Title I: Federal Interim Program - Provides that on and after the date of enactment of this Act any coal surface mine the products of which enter commerce or the operations of which affect commerce shall be subject to the provisions of this Act. Requires the issuance of a permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this Act before any person can, after 270 days from the date of enactment of this Act, engage in or carry out surface mining activities. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within 90 days following the date of enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations in connection with surface mining of coal. Sets forth criteria which such regulation shall contain. Provides that such regulations shall insure that: (1) reclamation of the site will return said land to a use and topographical conformance substantially as …