### Question
How is the "related coal wage agreement" defined?


### Answer
The term **related coal wage agreement** is defined in *30 U.S.C. § 1232* as follows -

> an agreement between the United Mine Workers of America and an employer in the bituminous coal industry that—


(I) is a signatory operator

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 1232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATIONS**

