Monitor Surface Mining Updates in the Federal Register: Stay Compliant and Informed
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Understanding the Importance of Surface Mining Regulations
Surface mining plays a crucial role in industries like coal, minerals, and aggregate extraction. Its impact spans across various sectors, including energy production, construction, and environmental management. Monitoring regulatory updates in the Federal Register is essential for compliance and strategic planning. Notable regulations, like the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, set the framework for environmental compliance and land reclamation.
Who Should Be Monitoring Surface Mining Regulations?
Professionals and organizations in the following sectors should prioritize monitoring surface mining regulations:
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Environmental Compliance Officers: Responsible for ensuring companies adhere to environmental laws and regulations, minimizing legal risks and fostering sustainable practices.
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Mining Industry Executives: Need to stay informed about policy changes that may impact operational costs or require strategic adjustments.
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Agricultural Managers and Landowners: Affected by land use policies and environmental impact, which can influence their operations and land utilization strategy.
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Investment Analysts and Economists: Watching trends in surface mining regulations to inform market forecasts and investment decisions.
Why Monitor Federal Register Updates?
Staying ahead of policy shifts helps businesses avoid regulatory penalties and ensures operational compliance. Here are key intents for monitoring:
- Avoid Operational Disruptions: Proactively address rule changes to maintain regulatory compliance and avoid costly penalties.
- Strategic Forecasting: Adjust business strategies in response to new regulations, minimizing negative impacts and leveraging opportunities.
- Streamlined Monitoring: Simplify efforts by using AI tools to track only the relevant updates, freeing time for other critical business tasks.
Recent Trends Impacting Surface Mining
Recent years have seen increased regulations focusing on environmental sustainability and social responsibility within mining practices. These trends affect everything from operating costs to public perception:
- Increased Environmental Scrutiny: Governments are implementing stricter environmental regulations, raising the cost of compliance for mining companies.
- Technological Innovations: Advances in mining technology call for updated regulations, impacting equipment standards and usage practices.
- Public and Stakeholder Engagement: Rising public demand for sustainable practices influences policy changes at both state and federal levels.
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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 |
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 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Ohio Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Plan (Ohio Plan or Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act...
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Rule | Sep 30, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are removing our disapproval of two provisions of the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the Pennsylvania program) that we have previously addressed, but which remained codified in t...
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Rule | Aug 19, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan (Pennsylvania Plan or Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA...
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Rule | Aug 16, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment, with one exception, to the Kentucky regulatory program (Kentucky program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act...
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Rule | Aug 15, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are not approving the State of Utah's proposed amendment to the Utah regulatory program ("the Utah program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" o...
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Rule | Aug 15, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Kentucky regulatory program (hereinafter, the Kentucky program), under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act)....
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Rule | Aug 08, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The amendment authorizes and impl...
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Rule | Aug 08, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving a request from Pennsylvania for the removal of a required amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program (hereinafter, the Pennsylvania program) under the Surface M...
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Rule | Aug 08, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). This...
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Rule | Aug 08, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Wyoming coal regulatory program (Wyoming program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the A...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 30, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are reopening the public comment period in response to feedback received in response to a concern letter for a proposed amendment to the Montana regulatory program (hereinafter, th...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 30, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing receipt of a proposed regulatory amendment to the Wyoming coal program (Wyoming program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the A...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 30, 2024 |
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is amending its existing standards to better protect miners against occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica, a significant health hazard, and to improve respiratory protection for miners...
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Rule | Apr 18, 2024 |
The Department of the Interior is amending its regulations related to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's (OSMRE's) notifications to a State regulatory authority of a possible violation of any requirement of the Surface Mining...
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Rule | Apr 09, 2024 |
Pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (2015 Act), which further amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (1990 Act), and Office of Management and Budget guidance, this ru...
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Rule | Apr 05, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving amendments to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). These...
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Rule | Mar 18, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving with exceptions an amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (Wyoming program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Betw...
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Rule | Jan 19, 2024 |
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving, with one deferral, an amendment to the West Virginia statutory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The amendment...
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Rule | Jan 12, 2024 |