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OSMRE announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact for the Center Mine located in Oliver County, North Dakota.

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OSMRE invites industry leaders, environmental groups, states, and Tribes to beta test a newly revised software tool that estimates the cost of treating acid mine drainage. Revised software compares treatment methods and incorporates long-term operation and maintenance.

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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Guidance for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Abandoned Mine Land Grant Program.

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Since 1977, OSMRE has protected the environment and people while regulating surface coal mining in the United States, and funded the restoration of abandoned coal mines.

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Restoring the Environment Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands

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Protecting the Environment Regulating Coal Mines

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Applying Science & Technology Technology Development and Transfer

OSMRE News

Jan 25

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Announces More Than $9.6 Million to Revitalize Coal Communities in Wyoming

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Jan 19

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Announces More Than $5.8 Million to Revitalize Coal Communities in Missouri

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Jan 12

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Announces More Than $3.1 Million to Revitalize Coal Communities in North Dakota

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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The Department of the Interior announces the availability of funding for states and Tribes to support reclamation efforts in fiscal year 2021. Federal grants will support job creation and community revitalization.

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