OSMFinal Rule
MT-042_WY-049_FR_021325
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Summary
This federal rule from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) updates mining regulations affecting Montana and Wyoming. The regulation establishes new standards for how coal mining operations must manage their environmental impact and restoration efforts in these states.
Key Points
- 1Sets updated environmental protection requirements for coal mining operations in Montana and Wyoming
- 2Requires mining companies to improve how they restore land after mining is complete
- 3Affects coal mining companies and communities in Montana and Wyoming where mining takes place
- 4Implements stronger oversight of mining practices to protect water quality and land stability
- 5The rule became effective on February 13, 2025
Impact Assessment
If you are a coal mining operator, this means you must implement new environmental management and land restoration standards that will increase operational costs and compliance requirements.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
Energy CompaniesWorkers/LaborersState GovernmentsTribal Nations
Key Dates
Published
February 13, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
30 CFR Part 81630 CFR Part 817
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (OSM-2021-0003)
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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