United States v. Gary Bridges Logging and Coal Co.

MEMORANDUM

ROBERT L. TAYLOR, Chief Judge.

This is an action by the United States to collect abandoned mine reclamation fees assessed under 30 U.S.C. § 1232 and 30 C.F.R. § 870. The fees were assessed on coal produced by defendant from October 1, 1977 through December 31, 1982. Defendant acknowledged that he owed the fees on February 23, 1983. He signed an installment agreement on March 3, 1983 to repay the debt. The government commenced this action six weeks after defendant missed his first payment due April 30, 1983. The sole issue before the Court is whether all or part of this action is…