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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4124
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) of the Interior Department is requesting public comments on renewing a collection of information regarding coal exploration activities. This request aims to gather input on the necessity, timeliness, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection. The process affects state governments and mine permittees, requiring them to comply with federal environmental protection standards in coal exploration. Public comments are invited by March 16, 2021, and those submitted will be part of the public record.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Surface Mining wants people to tell them if they should keep collecting info about digging for coal. They want to make sure they do this the right way and keep everyone's secrets safe, but they're not exactly sure how yet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4124
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection process as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the certification of blasters in states with federal programs and on Indian lands. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden reduction of this information collection. Comments are due by February 16, 2021, and may be submitted through the specified website or via email to Mark Gehlhar, the Information Collection Clearance Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is asking people what they think about their paperwork for certifying people who safely do blasting work on federal and Indian lands. They want to know if the forms make sense, if they are needed, and how they can make them less bothersome, but people are worried because they are not sure if their personal details will stay private.