§ 4121. Imposition of tax
(a)
Tax imposed
(c)
Tax not to apply to lignite
The tax imposed by subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of lignite.
(d)
Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1)
Coal from surface mines
Coal shall be treated as produced from a surface mine if all of the geological matter above the coal being mined is removed before the coal is extracted from the earth. Coal extracted by auger shall be treated as coal from a surface mine.
(2)
Coal from underground mines
Coal shall be treated as produced from an underground mine if it is not produced from a surface mine.
(3)
United States
The term “United States” has the meaning given to it by paragraph (1) of section
638.
(e)
Reduction in amount of tax
(1)
In general
Effective with respect to sales after the temporary increase termination date, subsection (b) shall be applied—