# New Mexico Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 2004-04-13 · 69 FR 19321
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-8381
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** NM
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 19321
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 931
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/04/13/04-8381/new-mexico-regulatory-program)
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