Notice 23 Jun 2025 bureau of land management, federal regulations, environmental assessment, north dakota, coal mining

⚒️Public Hearing on Draft Environmental Assessment for Falkirk Mining

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) announce that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and comment for the Falkirk Mining Company's emergency Federal coal lease- by-application (LBA) for Falkirk Mine, serial number NDM-111489, and mining plan for the proposed NDM-111489. The BLM and OSMRE also announce that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the draft EA, Fair Market Value (FMV), Maximum Economic Recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contained in the proposed LBA lease tracts. The BLM and OSMRE take these actions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended; the Mineral Leasing Act, as amended; and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended.

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Notice 6 Jun 2025 environmental impact, bureau of land management, public hearing, federal regulations, coal mining, alabama, warrior met coal

⚒️Public Hearing on Warrior Met Coal Mines EIS in Alabama

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Warrior Met Coal Mines. The BLM is also announcing that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Draft EIS, fair market value (FMV), maximum economic recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contain in the proposed lease by application (LBA) lease tracts.

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Notice 5 Jun 2025 compliance, department of labor, workers' compensation, coal mining, benefit payments

📋Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Benefit Payments

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the OWCP is soliciting comments on the information collection for the Notice of Termination, Suspension, Reduction, or Increase in Benefit Payment.

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Notice 3 Jun 2025 regulatory compliance, information collection, coal mining, environmental enforcement, agency communication

📋Regulatory Authority Notice for Inspection and Enforcement Comments

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.

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Notice 29 May 2025 compliance, regulations, coal mining, respirable dust, dust sampling, miner safety

🏭Proposed Extension of Coal Mine Dust Sampling Regulations

The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling".

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Notice 29 May 2025 regulatory compliance, department of labor, coal mining, mine safety, fire protection

🔥Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Coal Mine Fire Safety

The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection entitled Underground Coal Mine Fire Protection.

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Notice 22 May 2025 regulations, safety compliance, department of labor, coal mining, mining operations

⛏️Regulatory Notice on Ground Control Plans for Coal Mines

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Notice 6 May 2025 compliance, regulations, department of labor, coal mining, mine safety, evacuation plans

🚨DOL Notice on Escape and Evacuation Plans for Coal Mines

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, department of labor, coal mining, mine safety, inspections

⚠️DOL Notice on Coal Mine Safety Inspections and Compliance Requirements

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Notice 2 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, cdc, coal mining, occupational health, health surveillance

🏥New Regulatory Notice for Coal Workers' Health Surveillance

The CDC has submitted an information collection request regarding the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) aimed at monitoring coal miners' health. This initiative intends to evaluate the prevalence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis and gather essential health data through various components of the program. The request invites public commentary to enhance the collection's effectiveness.

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