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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

Nov 15

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $109 Million to Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Catalyze Economic Revitalization

AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program
Nov 10

OSMRE Recognizes Two Coal Operators with 2022 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards

Reclamation Awards
Nov 2

Interior Department Announces $122.5 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants

AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program

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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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