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West Virginia and Interior Renew a 40-Year Partnership (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
Department of the Interior and the state of West Virginia signed an amended cooperative agreement that updates how surface coal mining and reclamation are regulated on federal lands within the state.
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Strengthens State Authority with Ten-Day Notice Rule Update (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 18 Feb 2026
WASHINGTON ─ The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) has finalized updates to the Ten-Day Notice rule, restoring a commonsense approach that prioritizes state leadership and reduces unnecessary federal interference.
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Department of the Interior and West Virginia Sign Agreement Expanding State Oversight of Coal Mining on Federal Land (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 18 Feb 2026
The change builds on the cooperative framework established under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ... Erdos, director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
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OSMRE Announces Nearly $120 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 09 Feb 2026
WASHINGTON - The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced nearly $120 million in fiscal year 2026 abandoned mine land reclamation fee-based grants for eligible states and tribes.
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10 Things to Know About How OSMRE Supports America’s Energy Legacy and Communities (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 22 Jan 2026
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, a bureau in the U.S ... The Surface Mining ... Most surface coal mines are regulated by state and tribal programs that have approved SMCRA primacy.
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Centralia Mine: From Legacy Mining to Long-Term (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
The Legacy of Mining at Centralia ... Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement published this content on January 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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OSM Invites Public Comment on Environmental Impact Statement for No Name Area Permit, Navajo Mine (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 16 Jan 2026
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Coal Mining Plans Approved in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 14 Jan 2026
- The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announces the availability of the record of decision for the final environmental impact statement and approval of federal mining plans for Mine No.
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OSMRE Eliminates Obsolete Coal Regulations to Advance America’s Energy Independence (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement)
Public Technologies 28 Nov 2025
WASHINGTON - The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced the formal rescission of 14 obsolete or redundant regulations in a decisive move to advance America's energy independence and economic vitality.
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