ELR Citation: ELR 20494
No(s). 79-1144 (D.D.C. Mar 22, 1985)

The court holds that the Office of Surface Mining promulgated parts of its regulations defining "valid existing rights" under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) without sufficient notice and opportunity for comment as required by Administrative Procedure Act §553 and, alternativ...