WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following focus paper (No. IF11352) on Jan. 7, 2022, entitled "The Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: Issues and Legislation in the 117th Congress" by environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson: * * * Coal mining and production in the United States in the 20th century contributed to the nation meeting its energy requirements and left a legacy of unreclaimed lands. As amended, Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamat  more