mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · NM · Published 2004-04-13 · 69 FR 19321
Document
Document number
04-8381
Federal Register citation
69 FR 19321
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
2004-04-13
Interior docket
NM-043-FOR
Abstract
We are approving a proposed amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (the "New Mexico program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). New Mexico proposed revisions to rules about definitions of permit modification, permit revision, and temporary cessation of operations; permit fees; administrative review of decisions; review of permits; requirements for permit modifications; public hearings for permit modifications; and additional requirements for temporary cessation of operations. New Mexico revised its program to provide additional safeguards, clarify ambiguities and improve operational efficiency.