Search Results for keywords:"Surface Mining"

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  • 2021-00875 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Requirements for Permits for Special Categories of Mining
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4123
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) of the Interior Department is seeking public comments on its proposal to renew an information collection related to permits for special types of mining activities. This request is in line with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collected information will help OSMRE determine if applicants can meet specific performance standards for these mining activities. Public comments will be considered until March 16, 2021, and those interested can submit their opinions via mail or email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Surface Mining is asking people to share their thoughts on some paperwork rules for certain mining jobs. They want to make sure the mining activities can be done safely, but need help understanding how long it will take and if people’s details will stay private.

  • 2025-00368 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Surface and Underground Mining Permit Applications-Minimum Requirements for Information on Environmental Resources
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2021
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.