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Biden-Harris Administration announces $725 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution. This is the third allotment from the once-in-a-generation investment of $11.3 billion in AML funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
See Guidance for 2024 AML grants under the Law.
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Guidance for Project Eligibility Under the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program for FY 2024.

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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced today the availability of $62.4 million in fiscal year 2024 grants to help states operate their surface coal mining regulatory programs
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OSMRE announces changes to the Ten-Day Notice rule that will make it easier for citizens to report mining concerns, safeguarding people and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining.

Read the final rule here

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $74 Million to Address Legacy Pollution, Revitalize Communities in Kentucky Through Investing in America Agenda

October 30, 2024

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $244 Million to Address Legacy Pollution, Revitalize Communities in Pennsylvania Through Investing in America Agenda

October 24, 2024

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The Yazzie Wildlife Bluff is the work of engineering and environmental creativity. Navajo Mine engineers redesigned the final surface configuration to keep the golden eagle nest undisturbed, ensure proper drainage, and cover all coal seams. Photo courtesy of National Transitional Energy Company.

OSMRE Recognizes Two Coal Operators with 2024 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards

September 26, 2024

Reclamation Awards

In this episode of Reclaim Restore & More, we speak with members of the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR), a program area within OSMRE charged with maintaining an archive of mine maps for mines throughout the United States. Their expertise led to an investigation of historical accounts. The findings set the stage for an exciting commentary on life at the intersection of American history and coal mining in Wake Forest, Virginia.

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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today announced changes to the Ten-Day Notice rule that will make it easier for citizens to report mining concerns, safeguarding people and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining.
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