mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · NM · Published 2000-11-02 · 65 FR 65770
Document
Document number
00-28195
Federal Register citation
65 FR 65770
CFR reference
30 CFR 931
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
NM
Publication date
2000-11-02
Interior docket
NM-040-FOR
Abstract
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving a proposed amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (hereinafter, the "New Mexico program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). New Mexico proposed new rules and revisions to rules concerning a guidance document, Coal Mine Reclamation Program Vegetation Standards (including success standards, sampling techniques, and normal husbandry practices); definitions; time frames within the liability period for demonstrating success of revegetation; and annual report requirements. New Mexico revised its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and clarify ambiguities.