28 Jul 2025
🏔️Petition Process for Unsuitable Federal Lands for Surface Coal Mining
Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Petition Process for Designation of Federal Lands as Unsuitable for All or Certain Types of Surface Coal Mining Operations and for Termination of Previous Designations
Summary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office
Business Impact
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The document outlines a petition process for designating federal lands unsuitable for surface coal mining, with requirements for information collection that impact current and future mining operations. It can affect regulatory compliance and operational costs for businesses involved in coal mining, making it relevant for executives in that sector.