Title 30 — Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73
§552 Definitions
Title 30 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - CONTROL OF COAL-MINE FIRES › § 552
Summary
Defines: Coal—anthracite, bituminous, semibituminous, subbituminous, lignite; Outcrop—formation exposed at surface; Formation—vein, seam, stratum, bed, or natural deposit; Coal mine—underground, surface, or strip; State—U.S. State, Territory, or political subdivision; Person—individual, partnership, association, corporation, business trust, legal representative, organized group.
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Title 30, §552
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As used in this chapter: “Coal” means any of the recognized classifications and ranks of coal, including anthracite, bituminous, semibituminous, subbituminous, and lignite. “Outcrop” means any place where a formation is visible or substantially exposed at the surface. “Formation” means any vein, seam, stratum, bed, or other naturally occurring deposit. “Coal mine” means any underground, surface, or strip mine from which coal is obtained. “State” means any State or Territory of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof. “Person” means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, business trust, legal representative, or any organized group of persons.
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30 U.S.C. § 552
Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73