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Coal Mining Effluent Guidelines Documents Related to 2002 Amendment

Development Document for the Western Alkaline Coal Mining Subcategory (pdf) (1.66 MB, December 2001, 821–B–01–012)
Describes industry processes, pollutants generated, available control & treatment technologies, the technical basis for the final rule, and costs of the rule.
Coal Remining Best Management Practices Guidance Manual (pdf) (9.99 MB, December 2001, 821-B-01-010)
Describes abandoned mine land conditions and the performance of BMPs that have been implemented at remining operations. The manual is a technical reference document that presents research and data concerning the prediction and prevention of acid mine drainage.