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1 The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (91 Stat. 445) consists of the Act of August 3, 1977, and subsequent amenments thereto (30 U.S.C. 1201 & following). ... Creation of the Office. TITLE III—STATE AND MINERAL RESOURCES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES Sec. 301. Authorization of State allotments to institutes.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a branch of the United States Department of the Interior. It is the federal agency entrusted with the …
OSMRE is a federal agency that regulates and oversees state programs for surface coal mining and reclamation. It also works to clean and reuse abandoned mine sites across …
The Division of Mining and Reclamation's mission is to assure compliance with the West ia Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and other applicable state laws and rules by means of effective and high quality reclamation of mining sites, an efficient permitting program, and constructive communications between the public and regulated industry.
The Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program was authorized in Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). States with approved AML programs, or specific Indian tribes, are eligible for Abandoned Mine Land grants that support reclamation efforts.
Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for bond release on a portion of the lands in the N9 Coal Resource Area (CRA) within the Kayenta Mine Permit AZ-0001F.
The Director's primary objectives are to aggressively pursue the reclamation of abandoned mine lands and to prevent environmental problems in the coalfields by working with …
In dealing with those who are affected by mining and reclamation, we will ensure the protection of citizens from abusive mining practices, be responsive to their concerns, and allow them full access to information needed to evaluate the effect of mining on their health, safety, general welfare, and property.
WASHINGTON – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. These projects represent the nation's highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation and demonstrate outstanding results in restoring …
Director - The Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, or the Director's representative. Disturbed Area - An area where vegetation, topsoil, or overburden is removed or upon which topsoil, spoil, coal …
Since August 3, 1977, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), along with its State and Tribal partners, community organizations and industry, has worked to ensure the cleanup of millions …
The purpose of the OSMRE NEPA Handbook is to: Provide an overview of NEPA and its implementing regulations, as well as basic guidance for Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) personnel on how to integrate NEPA into OSMRE decision-making processes.
Contacts for States, Indian Tribes, and OSMRE. Trouble viewing the map? Access the table of Contacts for States, Indian Tribes, and OSMRE for the information.
Surface mining reclamation restores vegetation, soil stability, and proper water conditions after mining. Each site will be completed differently depending on the future use and reclamation law.
OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT Office of the Director Deputy Director Western Region Interior Regions 5, 7-11 Denver Field Division Program Support Division Program Services and Grants Division Technology Management Division Mid-Continent Region Interior Regions 3, 4, 6 Alton Field Office Birmingham …
The training on OSMRE technologies -- from the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program to Acid Mine Drainage technologies to underground mapping and geospatial data to computer software and engineering -- result in better mining and reclamation practices.
Procedures and criteria for obtaining Mining Claims in Zimbabwe. An application for registration must be submitted to the Ministry of Mines and Mining Develop.
This page contains the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) active policy directives. Directives are organized by subject area. What is policy?
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 balances the need to protect the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining with the Nation's need for coal as an essential energy source.
Two technical training programs reside within the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE): TIPS and the National Technical Training Program. Together we collaborate on common training issues and incentives; share representatives on each other's respective Steering Committees; coordinate course pre-requisites to best serve ...
The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsidence, dangerous highwalls, open shafts and portals, mining-impacted water supplies and other hazards which have resulted from past coal mining (pre-1977) practices in accordance with requirements established by the federal Office of Surface Mining under authority of ...
Millions of Americans nationwide live less than a mile from an abandoned coal mine. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a total of $16 billion to address legacy pollution, including $11.3 billion in abandoned mine land (AML) funding over 15 years, facilitated by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement …
Until the Secretary has approved the mining plan no person may conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations on lands containing leased Federal coal. Mining Plan Decision Documents. A mining plan is the plan for mining leased Federal coal required by the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.
The Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement protects populations and the environment during surface coal mining operations. The Office also works to clean and …
As part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to clean up legacy pollution while creating good-paying jobs and new economic opportunities for coalfield communities, DOI announced that OSMRE is making available $130…
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) supports the diverse and evolving needs of the workforce with a variety of Work/Life services and programs to promote a flexible, responsive work environment.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) ensures that coal mines operate in a way that keeps communities safe and land previously used by mining companies is reclaimed for other use.
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Regions 5, 7-11 is preparing an environmental assessment for the Black Butte Pit 15 Mining Plan Modification for federal coal lease WYW-6266. In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, the DOI Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals …
The Career Series Guide is designed to provide a training roadmap for Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) related employees. It provides insights into the different career paths under the SMCRA umbrella, as well as the recommended professional development opportunities offered by OSMRE, for each career series.