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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 676. Allotment of expenses for common dumping grounds; location of impounding works
In case the joint petition referred to in section 671 of this
title is granted, the commission shall fix the respective amounts
to be paid by each owner of such mines toward providing and
building necessary impounding dams or other restraining works. In
the event of a petition being filed after the entry of such order,
or in case the impounding dam or dams or other restraining works
have already been constructed and accepted by said commission, the
commission shall fix such amount as may be reasonable for the
privilege of dumping therein, which amount shall be divided between
the original owners of such impounding dams or other restraining
works in proportion to the amount respectively paid by each party
owning same. The expense of maintaining and protecting such joint
dam or works shall be divided among mine owners using the same in
such proportion as the commission shall determine. In all cases
where it is practicable, restraining and impounding works are to be
provided, constructed, and maintained by mine owners near or below
the mine or mines before reaching the main tributaries of said
navigable waters.
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