Montana Regulatory Program Rule

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is reviewing a proposed amendment to Montana's regulatory program for surface coal mining and reclamation. This action involves a federal review of state-level regulations governing mining operations. The specific details of the proposed amendment are subject to OSMRE's evaluation.

Regulated entities and interested parties were able to submit comments on this proposed amendment until February 13. Following the closure of the comment period, OSMRE will review the submissions and make a determination on the approval of the amendment. Compliance officers should be aware of potential changes to state-level mining regulations once a final decision is made.