The U.S. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires ________
A) mining companies to post bonds to cover restoration of mined areas before permits are granted
B) no remediation of water pollution, except in the case of uranium mining
C) all mined minerals to be processed and sold only within the United States
D) 20% of sales revenues to be donated to national park maintenance
E) restoration of the identical ecosystem and biodiversity present before mining began
Answer: A
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