Over the long term, it is optional and states have to enact their own programs to engage in the program. Eleven states have done so far. Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama have chosen to do so. HR7283 opens the innovation door by making up to 30% of all AML funds available for such acid mine drainage projects. If states want to go that way, there is no mandate here. (03:08–03:25)
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Asserts that eleven states have opted to allocate funds for AMD treatment under current law.
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