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RULES: North Dakota,
Published: 2006-12-20
We are approving an 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).
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-12-08
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing its intention to request renewed authority for the following
collection of information: 30 CFR part 702 regarding the exemption of
coal extraction incidental to the extraction of other minerals. This
information
NOTICES: Daniel Boone National Forest, KY; existing Forest Service road use,
Published: 2006-12-05
This notice announces our decision on a request for a
determination of valid existing rights (VER) under section 522(e) of
the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the
Act). We have determined that Sturgeon Mining Company, Inc. (Sturgeon
Mining or Sturgeon) possesses VER for a coal haulroad within the
boundaries of the
RULES: New Mexico,
Published: 2006-11-30
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is announcing the
approval of an amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (the
``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act) and the removal of the
remaining condition of program approval. New Mexico proposed addition
of rules and revision of
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-11-22
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 approval. The information collection
requests describe the
NOTICES: Black Mesa and Kayenta coal mines et al., AZ and NV,
Published: 2006-11-22
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM)
announces availability of the draft environmental impact statement
(EIS) for the Black Mesa Project, the public comment period and
procedures, and public meetings and procedures.
PROPOSED RULES: Indiana,
Published: 2006-11-13
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 its rules to allow commercial forestry (trees) to be
planted on
PROPOSED RULES: Texas,
Published: 2006-11-13
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Texas
abandoned mine land reclamation plan (Texas plan) under the Surface
Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The
Railroad Commission of Texas, Surface Mining and Reclamation Division
(RCT or
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-11-09
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: 2006-10-30
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 parts 816 and 817 relating to the
permanent program performance standardssurface mining activities and
underground mining
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-10-20
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing its intention to seek renewed authority to collect
information for 30 CFR part 740 which relates to surface coal mining
and reclamation operations on Federal lands. This collection request
has been forwarded to the
RULES: New Mexico,
Published: 2006-10-19
We are approving an amendment to the New Mexico regulatory
program (the ``New Mexico program'') under the Surface Mining Control
and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). New Mexico proposed
revisions to and additions of rules and revisions to statutes
concerning the administrative appeals process and revisions to statutes
concerning an
PROPOSED RULES: Ohio,
Published: 2006-10-19
We (OSM) are announcing receipt of 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). The proposed
amendment consists of a request from Ohio to withdraw portions of a
prior amendment to the Ohio program that OSM approved. The prior
amendment
RULES: Colorado,
Published: 2006-09-18
We are approving an amendment to the Colorado abandoned mine
land reclamation (AMLR) plan (hereinafter referred to as the ``Colorado
plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act).
RULES: Kentucky,
Published: 2006-09-18
We are approving an amendment, with one exception, to the
Kentucky regulatory program (the ``Kentucky program'') under the
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act).
Kentucky submitted three separate items with revisions pertaining to
prepayment of civil penalties, easements of necessity for reclamation
on bankruptcy
RULES: Pennsylvania,
Published: 2006-09-18
We are removing six required amendments to the Pennsylvania
regulatory program (the ``Pennsylvania program'') under the Surface
Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). These
required amendments pertain to civil penalties, nonaugmentative normal
husbandry practices, affected area, access roads, and permit renewal
PROPOSED RULES: West Virginia,
Published: 2006-09-18
We, OSM, are announcing the receipt of a proposed amendment to
the West Virginia Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Plan under the
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act).
The proposed amendment makes numerous revisions throughout the State's
AMLR Plan. The amendment is intended to update and improve the
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-09-11
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 parts 773, 774, and 778.
PROPOSED RULES: Pennsylvania,
Published: 2006-09-11
We are reopening the public comment period on the proposed
Pennsylvania Regulatory Program rule published on July 31, 2006. The
comment period is being reopened in order to afford the public more
time to comment and allow enough time to hold a public hearing which
has been requested by several individuals. We are also notifying the
public of the
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-09-11
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
collections of information under 30 CFR Part 840, Permanent Program
Inspection and Enforcement Procedures, and two Technical Training
Program forms for nominations
RULES: West Virginia,
Published: 2006-08-28
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
the Code of West Virginia (W. Va. Code) as amended by Senate Bill 461
concerning water rights and replacement, and revised the Code of State
RULES: Wyoming,
Published: 2006-08-28
We are approving an amendment to the Wyoming regulatory
program (``Program'' or ``Wyoming program'') under the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). It involves
revisions to and additions of rules about bonding, revegetation and
highwall retention. Wyoming intends to revise its program to be
consistent with the
PROPOSED RULES: Pennsylvania,
Published: 2006-08-28
We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the
Pennsylvania regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``Pennsylvania
program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act). Pennsylvania proposes to revise its program
concerning reclamation fees, financial guarantees for bonding, money
received from fees,
RULES: Mississippi,
Published: 2006-08-25
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are approving a partial abandoned mine land reclamation (AMLR)
plan under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act). Mississippi proposed revisions to and addition of
statutes to the Mississippi Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Law in
order to
NOTICES: Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
Published: 2006-08-11
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
collections of information for 30 CFR part 700general provisions, 30
CFR part 769the petition process for the designation of Federal lands
as unsuitable for all or