Regulatory Program: West Virginia; Correction
Summary
The Office of Surface Mining (OSM) is correcting a previous rule about how West Virginia oversees coal mining operations on its land. This correction ensures the state's mining regulations properly follow federal environmental and safety standards that protect water quality, land, and communities near mining sites.
Key Points
- 1OSM is fixing errors in a rule that governs how West Virginia manages coal mining permits and operations
- 2The correction ensures West Virginia's mining program meets federal requirements for protecting the environment and public safety
- 3The rule affects coal mining companies operating in West Virginia and communities near mining areas
- 4This change updates how mining sites must be monitored and reclaimed after mining ends to restore the land
- 5The correction takes effect after the federal publication date and applies to new and existing mining operations in the state
Impact Assessment
If you are an Energy Company operating coal mines in West Virginia, this means you must ensure your operations comply with the corrected state regulations that align with federal environmental and safety standards for water quality and land protection.
State-specific
Minimal
Key Dates
January 17, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Regulatory Program: West Virginia
Rescission of the ``Ten-Day Notices and Corrective Action for State Regulatory Program Issues'' Rule
West Virginia Regulatory Program
Regulatory Program: Wyoming and Montana
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.