; and (2) the impact of such use on payments and transfers under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1201 ) to— (A) States for which a certification has been made under section 411 of such Act ( 30 U.S.C. 1241 ); (B) States for which such a certification has not been made; and (C) transfers to United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund. 6. Abandoned mine land reclamation and restoration initiative (a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 145 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 14510. Abandoned mine land reclamation and restoration initiative (a) In general The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the Appalachian region for projects and activities on lands, or on or in waters, that have been reclaimed or restored with amounts provided under title IV of the Surface Mining Control or Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.) or that are eligible for such reclamation or restoration. (b) Limitation on available amounts Of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section— (1) not more than 50 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and (2) notwithstanding paragraph (1)— (A) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 80 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and (B) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 70 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section. (c) Sources of assistance Subject to subsection (b), a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available— (1) under any other Federal program