Office of Surface Mining
Fact Sheet
April 4, 2002

	OSM AWARDS LOUISIANA A $99,758 GRANT

	FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM

The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announced today that Louisiana has been awarded a $99,758 grant to fund 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.

	-DOI-
 
For additional information about the grant contact Tony Dupelchin (504) 342-5528.