SURFACE-MINING-RECLAMATION-AND-ENFORCEMENT-OFFICE

Montana Regulatory Program

The Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has published a final rule establishing the Montana Regulatory Program. This rule, with an effective date of March 16, 2026, outlines the regulatory framework for surface coal mining and reclamation operations in Montana.

North Dakota Regulatory Program Rule

The Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has published a final rule concerning the North Dakota Regulatory Program. This rule, identified by Docket No. OSM-2022-0010, will become effective on March 16, 2026.

Rescission of Ten-Day Notices and Corrective Action Rule

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is rescinding the rule titled "Ten-Day Notices and Corrective Action for State Regulatory Program Issues." This rule, originally issued on April 9, 2024, established procedures for addressing issues within state regulatory programs. The rescission removes these specific notice and corrective action requirements.

West Virginia Regulatory Program Rule

The Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has published a final rule concerning the West Virginia Regulatory Program. This rule, with an effective date of March 23, 2026, establishes new regulatory requirements for surface mining operations in West Virginia.

Agency Information Collection Activities; General Reclamation Requirements

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is proposing to renew an information collection titled 'General Reclamation Requirements' under OMB Control Number 1029-0113. This collection supports compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act for abandoned mine land reclamation projects involving incidental coal extraction.