Federal Register #2026-16318

Approval of Amendments to North Dakota's Regulatory Program under SMCRA

This notice announces the approval of amendments to the North Dakota regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA): - Issued by the Office of Surface Mining (OSM), Department of the Interior - Approves changes to the North Dakota Century Code and Administrative Code - Includes creation of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality - Transfers certain responsibilities from the Department of Health - Establishes the Department of Water Resources - Modifies permit-related actions and administrative procedures - No procurement activity: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products, services, part numbers, or quantities are requested - The rule is administrative and does not involve the purchase of goods or services

Description

The Office of Surface Mining (OSM) is approving an amendment to the North Dakota regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendments involve changes to the North Dakota Century Code and Administrative Code, including the creation of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, transfer of responsibilities from the Department of Health, and establishment of the Department of Water Resources. The rule becomes effective on September 10, 2026. Changes include modifications to permit-related actions, creation of new departments, and transfer of responsibilities.

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