Reclamation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023330",
  "term": "Reclamation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Restoration of mined land to original contour, use, or condition. Also describes the return of land to alternative uses that may, under certain circumstances, be different from those prior to mining.\n\n2. (In recycling) Restoration of materials found in the waste stream to a beneficial use which may be for purposes other than the original use.\n\n3. Restoration of materials found in the waste stream to a beneficial use which may be for purposes other than the original use.\n\n4. Process of restoring surface environment to acceptable pre-existing conditions. Includes surface contouring, equipment removal, well plugging, re-vegetation, etc.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable Glossary",
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/reclamation/"
}