§ 870.1 Scope
§ 870.5 Definitions
§ 870.10 v2 Information collection
§ 870.11 Applicability
§ 870.12 Reclamation fee
§ 870.13 Fee rates
§ 870.14 Determination of percentage-based fees
§ 870.15 Reclamation fee payment
§ 870.16 Acceptable payment methods
§ 870.17 Filing the OSM-1 Form
§ 870.18 General rules for calculating excess moisture
§ 870.19 How to calculate excess moisture in HIGH-rank coals
§ 870.20 How to calculate excess moisture in LOW-rank coals
§ 870.21 Late payments
§ 870.22 Maintaining required production records
§ 870.23 Consequences of noncompliance

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Terms Used In 30 CFR Part 870 - Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund--Fee Collection and Coal Production Reporting

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Moist: refers to coal containing its natural inherent or bed moisture, but not including water adhering to the surface of the coal. See 30 CFR 870.5
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.