Federal Register #SATS No. WY052FOR

Proposed Amendment to Wyoming Coal Program Regulations on Reclamation Bond Estimate Adjustments

This notice announces a proposed regulatory amendment to the Wyoming coal program by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), part of the Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), Department of the Interior - Purpose of Amendment: - Modify Wyoming's Land Quality Division (LQD) Coal Rules to recognize a specific type of reclamation bond estimate adjustment - Clarifies that certain decreases in reclamation material volume are not considered bond release requests - Key Details: - Amendment approved by the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council and the Governor - Focuses on operational parameters for adjusting reclamation bond estimates at surface mining operations - Public invited to comment and request a hearing - No Products or Services Procured: - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - This is a regulatory change, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) has received a proposed regulatory amendment to the Wyoming coal program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Wyoming submitted this amendment following approvals by the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council and Governor. The amendment proposes to recognize a specific type of reclamation bond estimate adjustment that would not be considered a bond release request. Public comments are invited until May 11, 2026, with a possible public hearing on May 4, 2026.

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