We are approving an amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). West Virginia revised its Code of State Regulations (CSR) concerning surety bonds. The amendment is intended to provide the State with an alternative source of reliable

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 to continue the collection of information under 30 CFR part 779, Surface Mining Permit ApplicationsMinimum Requirements for Environmental Resources. This information collection

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 that the information collection request for the title described below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The information collection request describes the nature of

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 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

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We are approving a proposed amendment to the Alaska regulatory program (the ``Alaska program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Alaska proposed revisions to and additions of rules about the description of geology; probable hydrologic consequences; application requirements for underground mining;

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Illinois regulatory program (Illinois program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals (Department or Illinois) is revising its

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Missouri regulatory program (Missouri program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Missouri intends to revise its program to improve operational efficiency.

Currently, we are

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

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 revisions to, additions of, and deletions of rules about: Definitions; permit application requirements; application processing

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposes revisions to and additions of regulations and statutes regarding the State's annual fees

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Wyoming abandoned mine land reclamation (AMLR) plan (the ``Wyoming plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Wyoming proposes revisions and additions to its AMLR Plan to be consistent with SMCRA by removing phrases concerning liens for

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

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 its statute which reduce notice requirements associated with bond release applications. North Dakota intends to revise its

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 that the information collection request
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for the title described below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The information collection request describes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). West Virginia proposes to revise its Code of State Regulations (CSR) concerning surety bonds. The amendment is intended to provide the State with an

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 30 CFR PART 783, Underground Mining Permit ApplicationsMinimum Requirements for Information on Environmental Resources.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The above agencies announce the availability of the FPEIS that considers developing policies, guidance, and coordinated agency decisionmaking processes to minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the adverse environmental effects to waters of the United States and to fish and wildlife resources affected by mountaintop mining operations, and to

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing a proposed amendment to the Iowa regulatory program (Iowa program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Iowa proposes to amend its rules regarding small operator assistance. Iowa intends to revise its program to be

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma regulatory program (Oklahoma program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Oklahoma proposes revisions to rules concerning cross sections, maps, and plans; subsidence

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 that the information collection requests for 30 CFR Parts 740 and 780 which relate to surface coal mining and reclamation operations on Federal lands, and Surface mining permit applications minimum requirements for

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 for 30 CFR 745, StateFederal cooperative agreements; and 30 CFR Part 887, Subsidence Insurance Program Grants. These collection requests have been

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 authority to collect information for: OSM grant formsOSM47 (Budget Information Report), OSM49 (Budget Information and Financial Reporting) and OSM51 (Performance and Program narrative); 30

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We are announcing receipt of revisions pertaining to a previously proposed amendment to the Colorado abandoned mine land reclamation (AMLR) plan (hereinafter, the ``Colorado plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Colorado proposes revisions about: Project selection criteria; selection of project

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is clarifying its decision with respect to one section of an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendment concerned revisions to the Pennsylvania Surface Mining Conservation

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing the withdrawal of 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 to add a new policy document to its program that describes mine permit
implementation

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas proposes to revise its fish and wildlife habitat revegetation guidelines by adding technical

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 for 30 CFR part 870 and the OSM1 Form. This collection consolidates the requirements for all of part 870, including the provisions for excess

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR : Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office