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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.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company's mining plan modification at the Spring Creek Mine in Montana. This proposal affects 162.5 acres and aims to extract an additional 39.9 million tons of coal. Several mining strategies were evaluated, including no mining, partial mining, and accelerated mining rates, with the partial mining alternative being preferred. The public was involved in the review process, and feedback was incorporated into the final EIS. The Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management will decide on the plan's approval in February 2025.

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.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking comments on a proposed renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection focuses on procedures for reclaiming private lands affected by mining, as authorized by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The agency is particularly interested in feedback regarding the necessity, timeliness, and burden estimate of the information collection. Public comments will be accepted until February 4, 2025, and can be submitted via mail or email, referencing OMB Control Number 1029-0057.