Real-Time Monitoring for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Updates
Part of: Interior Department
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Why Monitoring the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Matters
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) plays a crucial role in regulating the surface coal mining industry across the United States. Established under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, its primary mission is to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining while ensuring minimal permanent damage to land and water resources. For professionals like compliance officers, environmental consultants, policy analysts, and governmental affairs managers, staying informed of OSM activities is critical.
Key Responsibilities of the OSM
- Oversee State Mining Regulatory Programs: OSM ensures that individual states manage coal mining and reclamation activities effectively.
- Assist States: The office helps states achieve the objectives laid out by federal surface mining laws.
- Direct Regulation: Where states opt not to take the lead, OSM directly regulates mining activities on Federal and Indian lands.
Who Should Follow OSM Regulations and Updates?
A variety of stakeholders have a vested interest in the operations and updates from OSM:
- Environmental and Compliance Officers: To avoid penalties by ensuring that operations align with current regulations.
- Legal Teams: To understand shifting regulatory landscapes and prepare for changes in federal and state policies.
- Mining Operations Managers: To seize funding opportunities and ensure compliance with both state and federal laws.
- Government Contractors and Policy Makers: To anticipate policy changes and adapt strategies accordingly.
Recent Trends and Their Impact
In recent years, the focus on environmental conservation and sustainable mining practices has intensified. With growing public scrutiny and legislative interest, the activities of OSM are under the spotlight. These developments necessitate close monitoring to ensure corporate social responsibility and regulatory compliance, aligning operations with contemporary environmental standards.
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Agency Details
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The Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office continues to fulfill its role in assisting states to regulate and reclaim coal mining activities. It operates under the Department of the Interior as a sub-agency with ongoing responsibilities related to mining oversight on Federal, Indian lands, and states that have not assumed primary regulatory authority.
- Acronym: OSM
Latest Documents
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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are providing an opportunity for the public to comment on a request for a determination of valid existing rights (VER) to use an existing United States Forest Service (USFS) road a...
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Notice | Mar 20, 2025 |
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In accordance with the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025, titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," this action temporarily delays the effective date of the Wyoming and Montana Regulatory Program amendments.
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Rule | Feb 13, 2025 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Jan 29, 2025 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Jan 29, 2025 |
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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), published a document in the Federal Register on March 18, 2024, approving in part, and not approving in part, amendments to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia...
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Rule | Jan 17, 2025 |
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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving, in part, and denying, in part, an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Montana submitted...
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Rule | Jan 15, 2025 |
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) announces the availability of the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for Navajo Transitional Energy Company's (NTEC) Lease by Application 1 (LBA1) Federal Mining Plan Modificati...
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Notice | Jan 13, 2025 |
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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (hereinafter, the Wyoming Program or Program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or th...
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Rule | Jan 13, 2025 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Jan 10, 2025 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Jan 10, 2025 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Dec 10, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Dec 06, 2024 |
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has prepared a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) for the Federal Mining Plan Modification for Federal Coal Lease MTM 082186 at the Rosebud Mine Area F (Proj...
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Notice | Dec 06, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Dec 06, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Dec 06, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Nov 22, 2024 |
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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving, in part, an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). During the 2019 legislative...
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Rule | Nov 19, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Nov 18, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Oct 30, 2024 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
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Notice | Oct 30, 2024 |
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