Certification and Noncoal Reclamation
Summary
This regulation establishes new certification and restoration requirements for non-coal mining sites managed by the federal government. It sets standards for how companies must clean up and restore land after mining operations end, ensuring these areas are safe and usable for future purposes.
Key Points
- 1Mining companies must obtain certification before starting non-coal mining projects on federal lands
- 2Companies are required to have detailed plans for restoring and reclaiming land after mining operations cease
- 3The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) will oversee compliance and enforcement of these standards
- 4The public has until December 30, 2025 to submit comments on this proposed regulation
- 5Non-compliance could result in penalties and requirements to remediate improperly restored lands
Impact Assessment
If you are a non-coal mining company operating on federal land, this means you must implement new restoration and certification procedures after mining ends, increasing operational costs and project timelines.
National
Significant
Key Dates
November 28, 2025
Regulatory Connections
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