INTEGRATING COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING AND REUSE PLANNING INTO THE RECLAMATION OF AMERICAN MINE-LANDS: HOW U.S. REGULATORS ARE CLEANING UP WITH COMMUNITIES

摘要

This article discusses the evolution of U.S. laws and policies towards environmental remediation at mine lands over the last 20 years, the opportunities that these changes present for reuse, and the remaining challenges associated with community capacity for effective reuse planning and implementation. Emerging initiatives by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Interior for addressing these challenges are discussed.