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  • 2025-00367 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Maintenance of State Programs and Procedures for Substituting Federal Enforcement of State Programs and Withdrawing Approval of State Programs
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2021
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Interior Department is requesting public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork burdens. This notice is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the information collection focuses on the maintenance and evaluation of State programs in relation to federal enforcement. The public is invited to share their views on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection by February 10, 2025. Comments may impact how the OSMRE evaluates state programs and could influence federal involvement if certain requirements are unmet.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement wants people to give their thoughts about renewing a form that checks if states are following the rules for using federal land properly. They want to know if the way they check is good or if it needs to change to make sure everything is fair.

  • 2024-28997 — Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Exemption for Coal Extraction Incidental to the Extraction of Other Minerals
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99276
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is asking for public comments on renewing a paperwork requirement related to coal mining. This requirement involves collecting information from state and tribal governments to ensure compliance with an exemption under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Specifically, it covers cases where a small percentage of coal is extracted alongside other minerals. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted until February 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Surface Mining wants to keep checking if states and tribes are following some rules when they dig for coal along with other minerals, and they're asking people what they think about this. They're collecting opinions until next year, but it's not clear how they plan to use these opinions or how they'll make the paperwork easier for everyone.

  • 2024-28736 — Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Bond and Insurance Requirements for Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations Under Regulatory Programs
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97064
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, part of the Interior Department, has announced a proposal to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection concerns the bond and insurance requirements for companies involved in surface coal mining and reclamation operations. They are seeking public comments on aspects such as the necessity, timeliness, and accuracy of this collection process. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by February 4, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement wants to collect some information about the rules for keeping land safe and clean after coal is taken out of the ground, and they are asking for people's ideas to make sure the process is good and doesn't take too long. They want people to tell them if there's anything confusing or if they should protect personal information better.