United States v. Thompson Bros. Coal Co.
ELR Citation: ELR 20665 No(s). 81-945 (W.D. Pa. Feb 26, 1982)
The court holds that the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act's (SMCRA's) requirement for payment of an administratively assessed penalty prior to a hearing is constitutional. The requirement is not a denial of due process since the Act affords additional remedies that satisfy the criteria of ...