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Abstract: Depletion of Appalachian Basin Coal Reserves: How Soon?

MILICI, ROBERT C., U.S. Geological Survey, Eastern Energy Resources Surveys Energy Team, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192

Summary

The relatively small number of counties producing coal in large tonnage, the long-term production decline rates for several major coal-producing states, the current long-term loss of market share, and the precipitous decline of reserves reported at active mines, indicates that the Appalachian basin is entering an extended period of declining production.