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  • Pennsylvania Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 03/24/2009.

    We are reinstating a requirement for the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the ``Pennsylvania program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The requirement deals with documentation for the bonding provisions of the Pennsylvania program.

  • Oklahoma Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 01/09/2009.

    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 is proposing revisions to the Appeals procedures in section 460:20-5-13, Appeals board...

  • Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale

    by the Land Management Bureau on 01/07/2009.

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is amending its regulations in 43 CFR part 3500 for leasing of solid minerals other than coal and oil shale to distinguish fringe acreage lease requirements from lease modification requirements, and to describe acceptable justifications for a lease modification. The final rule also identifies changes in the...

  • Montana Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 01/05/2009.

    We are approving an amendment to the Montana regulatory program (the ``Montana program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (``SMCRA'' or ``the Act''). Montana proposed revisions to its statute as discussed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, II. Proposed Amendment, to clarify ambiguities and improve operational efficiency.

  • West Virginia Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 12/24/2008.

    We are approving two proposed amendments to the West Virginia regulatory program related to the State's cumulative hydrologic impact assessment (CHIA) process and regarding material damage to the hydrologic balance. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) proposed to delete its existing definition of ``cumulative...

  • Mississippi Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 12/10/2008.

    We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Mississippi regulatory program (Mississippi program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Mississippi proposed revisions to its regulations and statute regarding ``valid existing rights'' as they pertain to...

  • Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws

    by the Land Management Bureau on 12/04/2008.

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this interim final rule to amend the BLM's regulations for Mining Claims under the General Mining Laws. The rule responds to a Federal district court decision that required the BLM to evaluate whether the regulations comply with Congress's policy goal for the United States to receive fair market...

  • Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Proclamation Provisions

    by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Fish and Wildlife Service on 12/03/2008.

    NOAA and the USFWS are publishing final regulations to establish a ship reporting system for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This action implements measures adopted by the International Maritime Organization requiring notification by ships passing through the Monument without interruption.

  • Pennsylvania Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 12/01/2008.

    We are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the Pennsylvania program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The revisions relate to blasting for the development of shafts for underground mines and to blasting regulations in 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87, 88, 89, and 210.

  • Kansas Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 11/28/2008.

    We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving amendments to the Kansas regulatory program (Kansas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Kansas proposed revisions to its 2006 Revegetation Success Guidelines, Normal Husbandry Practices, and State Regulations....

  • New Mexico Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 11/18/2008.

    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 is proposing additions to and revisions of the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) to improve and clarify the public notification process during permitting...

  • Oil Shale Management-General

    by the Land Management Bureau on 11/18/2008.

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing regulations to set out the policies and procedures for the implementation of a commercial leasing program for the management of federally-owned oil shale and any associated minerals located on Federal lands. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EP Act) directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary)...

  • Montana Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 11/10/2008.

    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 additions of rules and revisions to the Administrative Record of Montana (ARM) concerning Normal Husbandry Practices....

  • Pennsylvania Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 10/15/2008.

    We are announcing a rescission of a required amendment that we imposed, in modified form, upon the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the ``Pennsylvania program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). We had modified a previous version of the required amendment, which we originally imposed in 1991. The...

  • Wyoming Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 10/03/2008.

    We are approving an amendment to the Wyoming abandoned mine land reclamation (AMLR) plan (hereinafter referred to as the ``Wyoming plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Wyoming intended to revise its plan by submitting a revision to W.S. 35-11-1210 to correct an inadvertent error in the statute...

  • Alabama Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 09/23/2008.

    We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Alabama regulatory program (Alabama program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). At its own initiative, Alabama proposed revisions to its regulations regarding permit fees and civil penalties to...

  • North Dakota Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 09/12/2008.

    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''). North Dakota proposed minor revisions to its rules concerning self-bonding requirements, and updating terminology used for describing native grasslands, and...

  • Virginia Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 08/29/2008.

    We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The amendment revises the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations pertaining to ownership and control, valid existing rights, self-bonding, and availability of records....

  • Utah Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 08/27/2008.

    We are approving, with certain exceptions, a proposed amendment to the Utah regulatory program (the ``Utah program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Utah proposed to revise provisions of the Utah Code Annotated pertaining to small operator assistance and permit applications. Utah intended to...

  • Mississippi Regulatory Program

    by the Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office on 08/26/2008.

    We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of revisions to a previously proposed amendment to the Mississippi regulatory program (Mississippi program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Mississippi proposes a revision to its regulations regarding valid...