National Mine Map Repository Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

3 In 1982 the responsibility for the repository and its staff was formally transferred to DOI s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement OSMRE Later when BOM was dissolved in 1996 the maps from each BOM office were consolidated into two OSMRE repositories one each in the cities of Pittsburgh and Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania

SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT

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 1201 & following TITLE II—OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT Sec 201 Creation of the Office TITLE III—STATE AND MINERAL RESOURCES AND

Chapter 8 Mine reclamation practices to enhance forest

the Interior s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Note that authors affiliations were current when the Advisory was originally written INTRODUCTION Natural succession is a term used to describe natural changes in plant community composition

Regional Branch Offices Kentucky Energy and Environment

6 Surface Mining Information System; Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement Regional Offices Frankfort Central Office Justin Adams State Office Building 625 Hospital Drive Madisonville KY 42431 Phone 270 824 7536 Cell 270 971 9532 Counties Union Henderson Webster Daviess McLean Hopkins Muhlenberg Ohio Hazard

Mine Drainage Technology Initiative MDTI Office of Surface Mining

6 Acid mine drainage AMD is a detrimental by product of coal mining At present acid mine drainage continues to pose a potential problem in some areas despite improved prediction and prevention techniques It is a long term water pollution impact of mining in the coal fields of Appalachia and other areas of coal and metal mining

Virginia Energy Mineral Mining

We administer both health and safety and surface mining reclamation regulatory programs for all non coal mineral mining operations Office Mineral Mining 900 Natural Resources Dr Suite 400 Charlottesville VA 22903 Phone Main 276 523 8100 Permitting 434 996 5910

State & Tribal Contacts Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

6 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards; Applicant Violator System; Blasting Coal Reclamation Fee Report; Compliance Management; Cumulative Hydrologic Impact Assessment; Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 601 57th St SE Charleston WV 25304

OSMRE announces rule making it easier for public to report coal mine

Revised rule will help safeguard communities and environment from mining impacts WASHINGTON The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced changes to the Ten Day Notice rule that will make it easier for citizens to report mining concerns safeguarding people and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining

TIPS Training Program Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

5 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

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards Office of Surface Mining

Direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection to the Information Collection Clearance Officer Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Mailstop 4526 1849 C Street NW Washington 20240

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

WASHINGTON The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced over $ million in fiscal year 2022 funding from President Biden s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create good paying jobs and catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned mine lands on the Navajo Nation In 2020 the Navajo Abandoned

AMDTreat Office of Surface Mining

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 This page indicates agency structure to the Division and Field Office level Smaller units of Field Offices and Divisions are depicted with their larger unit on subsequent

Mission and Vision Statements Office of

• The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement was created in 1977 when Congress enacted the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act • OSMRE institutes nationwide programs to protect society and the environment from the potential adverse effects of surface coal mining operations

Federal Lands Program Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

3 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

Office of Surface Mining

Office of Surface Mining In 1977 the Office of Surface Mining OSM was created to police coal extraction within the United States and to enforce the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act SMRCA Under the auspices of OSM citizens are empowered to enforce reclamation of surface mines as well as deep mines that have damaged surface

NEPA Projects and Documentation Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

6 The 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 Management

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement OSMRE is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior OSMRE is responsible for establishing a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from

Budget and Planning Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

6 The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement contributes to the goals and strategies outlined in the Department of the Interior s Strategic Plan issued in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 DOI Strategic Plan FY 2022 2026;

OSMRE Honors Five States for Exemplary Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation

WASHINGTON The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards These projects represent the nation s highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation and demonstrate outstanding results in restoring previously mined lands

Final Evaluation Report The Office of Surface Mining

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Should Improve Efforts for Expending Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds Report No 2023 INF 014 This memorandum transmits our evaluation report on the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement s preparedness to expend Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds

Deputy Director Office of Surface Mining

3 30 CFR Section Contractor Eligibility To receive AML funds every successful bidder for an AML contract must be eligible under 30 CFR §§ and of this chapter at the time of contract award to receive a permit or provisionally issued permit to conduct surface coal mining operations

Principal Deputy Director Office of Surface Mining Reclamation

3 On January 2 2024 Sharon Buccino joined the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement as the Principal Deputy Director While leading the agency Sharon will focus on advancing OSMRE s mission of ensuring that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment land is restored to beneficial use