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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has announced a proposed rollback of the 2024 “Ten-Day Notices and Corrective Action” rule, seeking …
Interior Department Moves to Cut Red Tape, Restore State Control Over Mining! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior announced a series of impactful initiatives this week aimed at promoting energy independence, revitalizing coal regions, and fostering outdoor recreation. These measures …
Transforming America’s Future: Energy Wins, Jobs Revived, Trails Expanded Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced the distribution of over $13 million in grants for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands, supporting economic revitalization and environmental …
Department of the Interior Allocates $13 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification that will extend the operational life of the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, …
Spring Creek Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operational Life by 16 Years Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) introduced legislation on Tuesday …
U.S. Senators Introduce Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act to Aid Miners and Their Survivors Read More