mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · UT · Published 2002-11-06 · 67 FR 67534
Document
Document number
02-28197
Federal Register citation
67 FR 67534
CFR reference
30 CFR 944
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
UT
Publication date
2002-11-06
Interior docket
SPATS No. UT-041-FOR
Abstract
We are approving a proposed amendment to the Utah regulatory program (the "Utah program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Utah proposed revisions to and additions of rules about water replacement, blaster certification, standards for surety companies, and inspection and enforcement. Utah revised its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations, provide additional safeguards, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency.