OSM is announcing its approval, with certain exceptions, of an amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The program amendment consists of changes to the West Virginia regulations (38 CSR 2) contained in House Bill 4223 concerning Homestead postmining land use. The

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

This document contains corrections to the final rule [MD-047- FOR], which was published Wednesday, November 8, 2000 (65 FR 66929). The final rule describes Maryland's procedures for financing abandoned mine land reclamation projects that involve the incidental extraction of coal.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collection of information under 30 CFR part 840, Permanent Program Inspection and Enforcement Procedures. The collection described below has been forwarded to the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

OSM is reopening the public comment period on Pennsylvania's responses to comments we made in regard to a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania permanent regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1997 (SMCRA). The amendment, submitted on July 29, 1998, (Administrative Record No. PA841.07), proposed changes to the

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The program amendment adds new West Virginia regulations at 199 CSR 1 concerning Surface Mine Blasting Rule. The amendments are intended to improve the operational effectiveness of the West

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collections of information under 30 CFR part 882, Reclamation of private lands; and Form OSM76, Abandoned Mine Land Problem Area Description form.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving an amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Texas proposed revisions to and additions of regulations concerning remining, coal processing plants, and procedures for processing petitions

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving a proposed amendment to the Colorado regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``Colorado program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Colorado proposed revisions to and additions of rules about definitions; permit application requirements;

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of information for its technical training program nomination form (OSM 105) and request for payment of travel and per diem form (OSM 140). The collection described

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) proposes to amend the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program Guidelines published on December 30, 1996 (61 FR 68777). The proposed changes will make the guidelines easier to read and understand. The changes also incorporate new procedures found in the AML Enhancement Rule

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

OSM is approving an amendment to the Maryland regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Maryland proposed the amendment to make its program no less effective than the federal regulations regarding procedures for financing abandoned mine land reclamation projects that involve the incidental extraction

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of information for the exemption of coal extraction incidental to the extraction of other minerals at 30 CFR Part 702.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

OSM is approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq., as amended. The amendment revises certain portions of 25 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 86, Surface and Underground Mining: General, pertaining to ownership and

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving a proposed amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). New Mexico proposed new rules and revisions to rules concerning a guidance document, Coal Mine

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

OSM is approving an amendment to the Virginia permanent regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendment consists of changes to the Virginia Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations concerning subsidence control. The amendment is intended to

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collection of information under 30 CFR Part 850 which provides authority for State regulatory authorities to develop a blaster certification program.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Missouri regulatory program (Missouri program) and the Missouri Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan (Missouri plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Missouri proposes revisions to its rules

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regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of recodification of the New Mexico Surface Coal

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of information for the permanent program performance standardssurface mining activities at 30 CFR part 816.

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OSM is reopening the public comment period on a proposed amendment to the Maryland permanent regulatory program.(Maryland program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to the Maryland regulations regarding a definition of previously mined area, termination of

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The program amendment consists of changes to the Virginia Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations concerning letters of credit. The amendment is intended to revise the Virginia program to be

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of information for the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information form. This collection request has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Montana regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``Montana program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Montana proposed revisions to, and additions of statutes about, the definition of what constitutes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Montana abandoned mine land reclamation (AMLR) plan (hereinafter, the ``Montana plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Montana proposes revisions to a statute about AMLR reclamation, proposes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to renew its authority to collect information for the permanent program inspection and enforcement procedures at 30 CFR Part 840.

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