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Montana Regulatory Program Rule

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to Montana's regulatory program for surface coal mining and reclamation. The comment period closed on February 13.

OSMRE Rescinds Ten-Day Notices Rule, Reinstates 2020 Rule

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is rescinding its April 2024 "Ten-Day Notices" rule. It is replacing it with the November 2020 rule, with minor modifications to streamline coordination with state regulatory authorities. This rule is effective March 23, 2026.

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.

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.