# Montana Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule. · Published 2013-02-14 · Effective 2013-02-14 · 78 FR 10507
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-03065
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** MT
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 10507
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 926
- **Publication date:** 2013-02-14
- **Effective date:** 2013-02-14
- **Interior docket:** SATS No. MT-032-FOR
## Abstract

We are issuing a final decision on an amendment to the Montana regulatory program (the Montana program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). We are not approving the amendment. Montana proposes changes to the Montana Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act (MSUMRA) that differentiate between coal beneficiation and coal preparation plants. Montana revised its program to clarify ambiguities and improve operational efficiency.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/14/2013-03065/montana-regulatory-program)
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