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OSM announces updated Ten-Day Notice Rule. The new rule is effective on March 23, 2026.
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OSM announces availability of FY26 Abandoned Mine Land Fee-based grants to eligible states and tribes.
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Learn more about Grants and Funding Opportunities
What does responsible coal mining look like? Coalie has got the answers! In our latest web story, Coalie shares 10 things to know about who we are, what we do, and why it matters.

Read the full Web Story: 10 Things to Know About How OSMRE Supports America’s Energy Legacy and Communities
OSM invites public comment on environmental impact statement for No Name Area Permit, Navajo Mine. Comments are due by Feb. 4, 2026.
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We announced the availability of the record of decision for the final environmental impact statement and approval of federal mining plans for Warrior Met in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The approved mining plans authorize the recovery of more than 53 million tons of federal metallurgical coal.
Read more about Coal Mining Plans Approved in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

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Department of the Interior and West Virginia Sign Agreement Expanding State Oversight of Coal Mining on Federal Land

February 18, 2026

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Strengthens State Authority with Ten-Day Notice Rule Update

February 18, 2026

OSMRE Announces Nearly $120 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines

February 9, 2026

In this episode of Reclaim Restore & More, we speak with members of the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR), a program area within OSMRE charged with maintaining an archive of mine maps for mines throughout the United States. Their expertise led to an investigation of historical accounts. The findings set the stage for an exciting commentary on life at the intersection of American history and coal mining in Wake Forest, Virginia.

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