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RULES: Indiana,
Published: 2003-12-31
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are approving an amendment to the Indiana regulatory program
(Indiana program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The Indiana Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR or Indiana) proposed revisions to and additions of rules
concerning
RULES: Kentucky,
Published: 2003-12-31
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are announcing the removal of a required amendment to the
Kentucky regulatory program (the ``Kentucky program''). The Kentucky
program was established under the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act) and authorizes Kentucky to
regulate surface coal
PROPOSED RULES: Kentucky,
Published: 2003-12-31
We are announcing a decision that House Bill 556, passed by
the Kentucky General Assembly on March 15, 2002, designating the ridge
top of Pine Mountain as the Pine Mountain Trail State Park, does not
meet the criteria to be deemed an amendment to the Kentucky Regulatory
Program.
PROPOSED RULES: New Mexico,
Published: 2003-12-19
We are announcing receipt of 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 or
the Act). New Mexico proposes revisions to and additions of rules about
definitions of permit modification, permit revision, and temporary
cessation
RULES: West Virginia,
Published: 2003-12-10
We are approving, with one exception, amendments to the West
Virginia surface coal mining regulatory program (the West Virginia
program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act). The amendments we are approving concern blasting,
and amend the Code of State Regulations (CSR) by adding the Surface
Mining
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-12-08
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing that the information collection requests for 30 CFR part 773
(Requirements for permits and permit processing), part 774 (Revision;
Renewal; and Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights), and part
778 (Permit
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-12-08
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 two forms: technical training program nominations for
nonFederal personnel form (OSM 105), and for 30 CFR part 840,
Permanent Program Inspection
RULES: North Dakota,
Published: 2003-12-04
We are approving a proposed amendment to the North Dakota
regulatory program (the ``North Dakota program'') under the Surface
Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). North
Dakota proposed revisions to and additions of rules about valid
existing rights, the process for determining whether or not a mine
operator has valid
RULES: West Virginia,
Published: 2003-12-01
We are announcing our approval of an amendment to the West
Virginia surface coal mining regulatory program (the West Virginia
program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act). The amendment we are approving consists of changes
to the West Virginia Surface Mining Reclamation Rules as contained in
House Bill
RULES: Kentucky,
Published: 2003-11-24
We are approving a proposed amendment to the Kentucky
abandoned mine land reclamation plan (the ``Kentucky plan'') under the
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act).
PROPOSED RULES: Colorado,
Published: 2003-11-20
We are announcing receipt of revisions pertaining to a
previouslyproposed amendment to the Colorado regulatory program
(hereinafter, the ``Colorado program'') under the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Colorado
proposes revisions to require a weed management plan as part of the
permit application, and as part
PROPOSED RULES: Kentucky,
Published: 2003-11-20
We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the
Kentucky regulatory program (the ``Kentucky program'') under the
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act).
Kentucky is revising its definition of ``affected area'' to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations.
This document gives the times and
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-11-18
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing that the information collection requests for the titles
described below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The information collection
requests describe the nature
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-11-18
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 for the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information form,
previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and
assigned
RULES: Texas,
Published: 2003-11-05
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are approving an amendment to the Texas regulatory program
(Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of
1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposed revisions to its regulations
regarding permit fees. Texas intends to revise its program to improve
operational
RULES: Wyoming,
Published: 2003-11-05
We are approving a proposed amendment to the Wyoming
regulatory program (the ``Wyoming program'') under the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Wyoming
proposed revisions to its coal rules about roads, mine facilities, and
excess spoil. Wyoming intends to revise its program to be consistent
with the corresponding
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-10-30
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. These
information
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-10-30
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 authority for two
collections of information: 30 CFR Part 702 regarding the exemption of
coal extraction incidental to the extraction of other minerals; and 30
CFR Part 850
PROPOSED RULES: Maryland,
Published: 2003-10-27
We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the
Maryland regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The program amendment
consists of changes to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) to
incorporate various changes related to: augering, lands eligible for
remining, required
PROPOSED RULES: Montana,
Published: 2003-10-27
We are 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 or the
Act). Montana proposes to make editorial and substantive revisions to
the Montana Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act (MSUMRA)
provisions in the
PROPOSED RULES: Indiana,
Published: 2003-10-15
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Indiana
regulatory program (Indiana program) under the Surface Mining Control
and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Indiana proposes
revisions to and additions of rules concerning protection of ground
water quality.
RULES: Pennsylvania,
Published: 2003-10-07
We are removing a required amendment to the Pennsylvania
regulatory program (the Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The amendment
required Pennsylvania to demonstrate that the revenues generated by its
collection of the reclamation fee will assure that Pennsylvania's
Surface
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2003-10-07
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 and underground mining activities at 30 CFR parts 816
and 817.
RULES: Ohio,
Published: 2003-10-03
We are approving a proposed amendment to the Ohio regulatory
program (the ``Ohio program'') under the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Ohio proposed revisions to
its Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) to incorporate a variety of changes
related to the certification of blasters. The amendment is intended to
PROPOSED RULES: Kentucky,
Published: 2003-10-03
We are announcing the proposed removal of a required amendment
to the Kentucky regulatory program (The ``Kentucky program'') under the
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or ``the
Act''). We are seeking comments on whether a policy letter received
from the State meets the requirements of the required amendment,
thereby