### Question
What is the definition of prime farmland” shall have the same meaning as that previously prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture on the basis of such factors as moisture availability, temperature regime, chemical balance, permeability, surface layer composition, susceptibility to flooding, and erosion characteristics, and which historically have been used for intensive agricultural purposes, and as published in the Federal Register.[2](#1291_2_target)


(21) “reclamation plan?


### Answer
The definition of **prime farmland” shall have the same meaning as that previously prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture on the basis of such factors as moisture availability, temperature regime, chemical balance, permeability, surface layer composition, susceptibility to flooding, and erosion characteristics, and which historically have been used for intensive agricultural purposes, and as published in the Federal Register.[2](#1291_2_target)


(21) “reclamation plan** is as follows in *30 U.S.C. § 1291*:

> a plan submitted by an applicant for a permit under a State program or Federal program which sets forth a plan for reclamation of the proposed surface coal mining operations pursuant to section 1258 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 1291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION > SUBCHAPTER VII-ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

