Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-740.4: Participation in Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund

The Commission is authorized to take all action necessary to

insure Oklahoma's participation in the Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Fund established by the federal act, and to function as the state's

agency for participation. Pursuant to the federal act, the

Commission shall by rule establish priorities that meet the terms of

the federal act for the expenditure of those funds, designate the

land and water eligible for reclamation or abatement expenditures

and submit reclamation plans, annual projects and applications to

the appropriate authorities pursuant to the terms of the federal

act. It shall administer all monies received for abandoned mine

reclamation or related purposes, which expenditure constitutes a

public benefit.