CFR > Title 30 - Mineral Resources > CHAPTER VII—OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER R—ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION (parts 870 to 887) > PART 872—MONEYS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES > 872.31—Are there any restrictions on how you may use prior balance replacement funds?

872.31—Are there any restrictions on how you may use prior balance replacement funds?

(a) Yes. If you are certified under section 411(a) of SMCRA, you may only use prior balance replacement funds for those purposes your State legislature or Tribal council establishes, giving priority to addressing the impacts of mineral development.
(b) Yes. If you are not certified under section 411(a) of SMCRA, you may only use prior balance replacement funds for the purposes in section 403 of SMCRA, which include:
(1) Reclamation of coal problems under § 874.12 of this chapter ;
(2) Water supply restoration under § 874.14 of this chapter; and
(3) Maintenance of the AML inventory.