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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has expanded West Virginia’s authority to regulate coal mining on federal lands and is opening 2.1 million acres of public land …
Interior Expands State Control Over Coal, Public Lands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior last week approved a major expansion of Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine and proposed rescinding a federal rule that elevated conservation above other uses …
Interior Approves Wyoming Mine Expansion, Moves to Rescind Public Lands Rule Read More
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