Title 30, Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-102
§552 Definitions
Title 30 › CHAPTER 13 — CONTROL OF COAL-MINE FIRES › § 552
Summary
Defines key words. Coal — anthracite through lignite. Outcrop — where a formation shows at the surface. Formation — a natural deposit. Coal mine — underground, surface, or strip. State — U.S. States, Territories, and subdivisions. Person — individuals or organized groups.
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Title 30, §552
Mineral Lands and Mining, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102