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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

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DOI and OSMRE have announced more than $74 million in fiscal year 2024 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands in coal communities across Kentucky.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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

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DOI and OSMRE announce more than $244 million in fiscal year 2024 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for coal communities in Pennsylvania.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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

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 awards the 2024 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards to Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC, of New Mexico, and Black Mesa Pipeline LLC, of Arizona.

Reclamation Awards

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $9.9 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Address Legacy Pollution and Spur Economic Growth in Colorado

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DOI today announced more than $9.9 million in fiscal year 2024 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands in Colorado.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

OSMRE Honors Five States for Exemplary Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation

Alabama earned the National Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award for reclamation work that eliminated dangerous abandoned mine land features and enhanced access and recreational amenities at the Cahaba River Wildlife Refuge in Bibb County, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Alabama Department of Labor Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program.

OSMRE announces the recipients of the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. These projects represent the nation’s highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation and demonstrate outstanding results in restoring…

Reclamation Awards

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