The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of an information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves gathering descriptions of environmental resources affected by surface and underground coal mining permit applications. The aim is to help regulatory authorities assess whether applicants can meet environmental protection standards. Feedback is requested by February 10, 2025, and the overall goal is to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens while collecting necessary data.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make sure that when people ask for permission to dig for coal, they know what nature stuff might get affected. They are asking people to share their thoughts about how they collect this information to make it easier and less work.