Establishes the Productive Energy Site Reclamation Waiver Program to convert former surface mine sites into new energy generation projects.

The bill creates the Productive Energy Site Reclamation Waiver Program to facilitate the transition of former surface mine sites into productive energy sites. It allows the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to grant waivers to surface mine owners or operators, releasing them from contour restoration requirements if a new energy generation project developer is found. The program aims to optimize flat land for energy projects, which is scarce in West Virginia due to its mountainous topography. The waiver does not extend to other environmental or water reclamation obligations.

Establishes the Productive Energy Site Reclamation Waiver Program to convert former surface mine sites into new energy generation projects.

The bill creates the Productive Energy Site Reclamation Waiver Program to facilitate the transition of former surface mine sites into productive energy sites. It allows the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to grant waivers to surface mine owners or operators, releasing them from contour restoration requirements if a new energy generation project developer is found. The program aims to optimize flat land for energy projects, which is scarce in West Virginia due to its mountainous topography. The waiver does not extend to other environmental or water reclamation obligations.