Federal Register #2026-10722

Approval of amendments to Montana's surface mining regulatory program under SMCRA

This notice announces the approval of amendments to Montana's surface mining regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). - Government Buyer: - Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), U.S. Department of the Interior - Amendment Details: - Introduces a new definition of 'Material damage' related to hydrologic balance, alluvial valley floors, and subsidence - Allows permit applicants to submit self-collected information on probable hydrologic consequences if unavailable from federal or state agencies - Includes severability clause, contingent voidness clause, effective date, and retroactive applicability - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured - The action aligns Montana's regulations with federal standards and does not represent a procurement opportunity or award

Description

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendment introduces a new definition of "Material damage" concerning the hydrologic balance, alluvial valley floors, and subsidence. It also provides an option for permit applicants to submit self-collected information regarding probable hydrologic consequences if federal or state agencies cannot provide such data. Additionally, the amendment includes contingencies such as a severability clause, a contingent voidness clause, an effective date, and retroactive applicability.

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