ELR Citation: ELR 20613
No(s). s. IP 78-500-C, -501-C (S.D. Ind. Jun 10, 1980)

The court declares unconstitutional, and enjoins enforcement of, numerous provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Plaintiffs challenged portions of Title V of the SMCRA regarding mining on prime farmlands, restoration to approximate original contour, topsoiling requirem...