§ 552. — Definitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 30USC552]
TITLE 30--MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 13--CONTROL OF COAL-MINE FIRES
Sec. 552. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
``Coal'' means any of the recognized classifications and ranks of
coal, including anthracite, bituminous, semibituminous, subbituminous,
and lignite.
``Outcrop'' means any place where a formation is visible or
substantially exposed at the surface.
``Formation'' means any vein, seam, stratum, bed, or other naturally
occurring deposit.
``Coal mine'' means any underground, surface, or strip mine from
which coal is obtained.
``State'' means any State or Territory of the United States, or any
political subdivision thereof.
``Person'' means an individual, partnership, association,
corporation, business trust, legal representative, or any organized
group of persons.
(Aug. 31, 1954, ch. 1156, Sec. 2, 68 Stat. 1009.)
