Deluzio, Lee propose financial accountability measures for owners of abandoned mines

Pittsburgh U.S. representatives push bills dealing with 'zombie mines'

Two Pittsburgh members of Congress propose legislation dealing with "zombie mines," but a coal industry spokesperson questions their purpose.

Deluzio, Lee propose financial accountability measures for owners of abandoned mines

U.S. Rep. Mark Deluzio speaks about legislation to require mine owners to take financial responsibility after operations end. He and Rep. Summer Lee announced the three-bill package Tuesday on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh, where Pennsylvania coal was first mined in 1760. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Mark Deluzio)A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing legislation to make owners of idle mines accountable for repairing and preventing future en…

Reps. Chris Deluzio and Summer Lee Introduce “Zombie Mine” Bills to Hold Coal Corporations Accountable for Cleanup - Beaver County Radio

(File Photo of Congressman Chris Deluzio) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) announced today the introduction of a three-bill package aimed at addressing unreclaimed “zombie mines” — abandoned or idle coal mines that can pollute waterways and pose public safety risks. The legislative package includes Deluzio’s Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance…