Federal Register #2026-21807

OSM approval of amendments to Ohio’s surface mining regulatory program

OSM approved Ohio’s amendments to its surface mining regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. - Government agencies: The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) reviewed and approved an amendment submitted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. - Regulatory action: The amendment adds, rescinds, or modifies 39 rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. - Topics covered: Permit applications; hydrologic maps and cross-sections; general map requirements; permits for special categories of mining; underground mining applications; the small operator assistance program; and self-bonding. - Procurement relevance: This is a final regulatory action, not a procurement solicitation or contract award. No OEMs, vendors, products, or contracted services are identified.

Description

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is approving an amendment to Ohio’s regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The amendment adds, rescinds, or modifies 39 rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. The rules address, among other matters, permit applications, hydrologic maps and cross-sections, permits for special categories of mining, underground mining applications, the small operator assistance program, and self-bonding. The final rule takes effect November 25, 2026.

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