qualified reclamation or closing costs
(2) Qualified reclamation or closing costs The term “qualified reclamation or closing costs” means any of the following expenses: (A) Mining reclamation and closing costs Any expenses incurred for any land reclamation or closing activity which is conducted in accordance with a reclamation plan (including an amendment or modification thereof)— (i) which— (I) is submitted pursuant to the provisions of section 511 or 528 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (as in effect on January 1, 1984 ), and (II) is part of a surface mining and reclamation permit granted under the provisions of title V of such Act (as so in effect), or (ii) which is submitted pursuant to any other Federal or State law which imposes surface mining reclamation and permit requirements substantially similar to the requirements imposed by title V of such Act (as so in effect). (B) Solid waste disposal and closing costs (i) In general Any expenses incurred for any land reclamation or closing activity in connection with any solid waste disposal site which is conducted in accordance with any permit issued pursuant to— (I) any provision of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (as in effect on January 1, 1984 ) requiring such activity, or (II) any other Federal, State, or local law which imposes requirements substantially similar to the requirements imposed by the Solid Waste Disposal Act (as so in effect). (ii) Exception for certain hazardous waste sites Clause (i) shall not apply to that portion of any property which is disturbed after the property is listed in the national contingency plan established under section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.