News Releases
OSMRE opens nomination period for the 2026 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards
WASHINGTON – Nominations for the 2026 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards, which recognize outstanding state and Tribal efforts to reclaim abandoned coal mines, opened today and are due to OSMRE by May 10.
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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Strengthens State Authority with Ten-Day Notice Rule Update
OSM has finalized updates to the Ten-Day Notice rule, restoring a commonsense approach that prioritizes state leadership and reduces unnecessary federal interference.
Department of the Interior and West Virginia Sign Agreement Expanding State Oversight of Coal Mining on Federal Land
The Department of the Interior has signed an amendment to its cooperative agreement with the State of West Virginia, giving the state expanded authority to regulate coal mining and reclamation on federal lands within its borders.
OSMRE Announces Nearly $120 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
OSM announced nearly $120 million in fiscal year 2026 abandoned mine land reclamation fee-based grants for eligible states and tribes.