# Montana Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 2012-09-19 · Effective 2012-09-19 · 77 FR 58022
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-23087
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** MT
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 58022
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 926
- **Publication date:** 2012-09-19
- **Effective date:** 2012-09-19
- **Interior docket:** SATS No. MT-034-FOR
## Abstract

We are approving an amendment to the Montana regulatory program (the "Montana program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). Montana proposed revisions to and additions of statutory definitions of approximate original contour, in situ coal gasification, and recovery fluid. Montana revised its program to clarify ambiguities and improve operational efficiency. Montana intends to promulgate regulations pertaining to in situ coal gasification within one year. The statutory revisions discussed here will support that future rulemaking effort.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/19/2012-23087/montana-regulatory-program)
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