Federal Register #1029-AC99

Confirmation of Effective Date for General Reclamation Requirements Rule by OSM

This notice from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) confirms the effective date for a regulatory rule update: - The rule, titled 'General Reclamation Requirements,' rescinds outdated regulatory language related to compliance for reclamation projects funded with prior balance replacement funds. - Prior balance replacement funds are sourced from the U.S. Treasury's General Fund, replacing State or Tribal share funds allocated before October 1, 2007, but not appropriated by Congress. - The rule removes provisions that have been suspended since 1992 and clarifies compliance requirements without changing existing grant obligations. - After reviewing public comments, OSM found no significant adverse feedback and is proceeding with the rule as published. - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned in this notice. - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) confirms the effective date of March 30, 2026, for a direct final rule that rescinds obsolete regulatory language related to funding reclamation projects with prior balance replacement funds. The rule removes inoperative provisions that have been suspended since 1992 and clarifies compliance requirements without altering existing grant obligations. After reviewing public comments, OSM determined no significant adverse comments warranted changes, thus confirming the rule's effective date.

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