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OSMRE Announces Proposed Addition of Approximately 4,500 Acres to New Mexico’s San Juan Mine Mining Plan Area
Proposed action would authorize the mining of approximately 53 million tons and add 10-15 years to the life of the mine.
Mining Plan Modification Approved Following Environmental Assessment of King II Mine in Colorado
The Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management has issued an approved mining plan modification to allow continued development of Federal coal at the King II Coal Mine, an underground mine, located about 4 miles southwest of Hesperus, Colorado.
Mining Plan Modification Approved Following Environmental Assessment of Wyoming's Jim Bridger Mine
The Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, issued a mining plan approval to allow continued development of Federal coal at the Jim Bridger Coal Mine, located approximately 28 miles northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Now Accepting Nominations for the Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
OSMRE Solicits Nominations for Awards Honoring Excellence in Active Coal Mine Reclamation
Now Accepting Nominations for the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards
OSMRE Solicits Nominations for Awards Honoring Excellence in Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
Interior Provides More Than $300 Million in Conservation Funding for States & Tribes to Reclaim & Repurpose Abandoned Coal Mines
- OSMRE Announces Proposed Addition of Approximately 4,500 Acres to New Mexico’s San Juan Mine Mining Plan Area
- Mining Plan Modification Approved Following Environmental Assessment of King II Mine in Colorado
- Mining Plan Modification Approved Following Environmental Assessment of Wyoming's Jim Bridger Mine
- Now Accepting Nominations for the Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
- Now Accepting Nominations for the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards
- Interior Provides More Than $300 Million in Conservation Funding for States & Tribes to Reclaim & Repurpose Abandoned Coal Mines
- President Proposes $122 Million FY 2019 Budget for OSMRE
- OSMRE releases report on FY 2016 AML Pilot Projects
The 40th Anniversary of OSMRE and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), celebrating 40 years of people, energy, and the environment!
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Did You Know?
Most coal consumed in the United States is used to generate electricity.
Coal is classified into 4 types: Subbituminous, Bituminous, Lignite, and Anthracite.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
