⛏️Request for Valid Existing Rights Determination in Monongahela National Forest
Request for Determination of Valid Existing Rights Within the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Summary
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are providing an opportunity for the public to comment on a request for a determination of valid existing rights (VER) to use an existing United States Forest Service (USFS) road as a coal mine access and haul road across Federal lands within the boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest (MNF). The mine is located on privately owned land.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office
Business Impact
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The document addresses the request for a determination of valid existing rights (VER) for coal mining operations, which may directly affect businesses involved in coal mining and related services. Compliance with regulatory requirements under SMCRA is crucial for those companies. Additionally, the public comment period indicates active stakeholder involvement, which could influence outcomes relevant to mining activities.