OSM FACT SHEET
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Surface Mining
January 15, 1998

OSM AWARDS OHIO ADDITIONAL $21,937 GRANT FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS
PROGRAM

The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
and Enforcement (OSM) announced today that Ohio has been awarded
an additional $21,937 grant to assist in funding the state's
abandoned mine lands (AML) program.

Funds for AML grants come from fees paid by coal producers at the
rate of 35 cents per ton of surface mined coal and 15 cents per
ton of coal mined underground.

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NOTE: For additional information about the grant contact Linda
Trent (614) 265-1053.