The commissioner shall have the power to backfill, grade, plant and perform other acts of reclamation or contract for the performance of such reclamation work, on any lands acquired under § 59-8-215, to the extent and subject to such conditions as state or federal funds are appropriated and available therefor.
Commissioner's power to effect reclamation subject to availability of funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-216, under Tennessee Mineral Surface Mining Law of 1972.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-216