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Al Whitehouse's testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on H.R. 785

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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Issues Second Call for Nominations for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is issuing is a second call for nominations for the bureau's 2012 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards.

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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Extends Deadline for 2012 Active Mine Reclamation Award Nominations to March 30

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) has extended the deadline for submitting nominations for its annual award program recognizing the best examples of reclaiming coal mines. Nominations for the Excellence in Surface Mining Reclamation Awards are now due to state regulatory authorities or the OSM field office in non-primacy states by March 30.

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OSM to Hold Conference Call Briefing on Proposed FY 2013 Budget

(Washington, D.C.) – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) will hold a teleconference on February 14 for interested parties to learn more about President Obama's proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget for OSM.