Stay Ahead in Underground Mining: Compliance and Trends
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Why Monitoring Underground Mining in the Federal Register Matters
Underground mining is a pivotal industry influencing various sectors, from environmental regulations to technological advancements. Keeping abreast of federal updates is crucial for stakeholders, as it directly impacts operations, legal compliance, and financial planning.
Key Stakeholders
- Environmental Law Firms: Ensuring compliance with EPA guidelines and mining safety standards is essential to avoid penalties and protect natural resources.
- Mining Corporations: From small companies to industry giants, understanding changes in federal policies helps in planning operational shifts and investment strategies.
- Consultants in Geology and Engineering: These professionals need to anticipate federal rulings that might affect project feasibilities and costs concerning underground resource extraction.
- Trade Associations: Such bodies represent collective industry interests, monitoring legislative changes to advocate for policies that foster growth and sustainability.
Why Real-Time Monitoring Is Essential
- Ensure Compliance: The Federal Register publishes rules and notices affecting the mining sector. Non-compliance can result in costly fines or operational shutdowns.
- Seize Funding Opportunities: Federal grants often provide financial assistance for technological upgrades or environmental conservation in mining.
- Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: Policy shifts can influence market dynamics, requiring businesses to pivot swiftly to remain competitive.
- Strategic Planning: Anticipating regulatory impacts ensures strategic long-term planning, particularly regarding investments in technology or sustainability.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
- Technological Integration: The adoption of AI and machine learning in mining operations is on the rise, partially due to federal incentives and regulations promoting safer, more efficient practices.
- Environmental Regulations: There is a heightened focus on reducing the environmental footprint of mining activities, influencing the development of newer, eco-friendly technologies.
- Safety Standards: The federal government continues to refine safety regulations to safeguard workers' well-being, which can affect operational protocols and insurance costs.
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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 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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is publishing this final rule to update its criteria for establishing beryllium sensitivity. This change brings OWCP's regulations into alignment with a statutory provision that was enacted as part...
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Rule | Jul 16, 2024 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA or the Agency) is requiring that mine operators develop, implement, and update, periodically or when necessary, a written safety program for surface mobile equipment (excluding belt conveyors) at surfac...
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Rule | Dec 20, 2023 |
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We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving, with two deferrals, an amendment to the Virginia regulatory program (the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the...
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Rule | Dec 11, 2023 |