mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · AL · Published 2013-02-19 · Effective 2013-02-19 · 78 FR 11577
Document
Document number
2013-03776
Federal Register citation
78 FR 11577
CFR reference
30 CFR 901
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
AL
Publication date
2013-02-19
Effective date
2013-02-19
Interior docket
SATS No. AL-077-FOR
Abstract
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Alabama regulatory program (Alabama program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Alabama proposed revisions to its Program regarding revegetation success standards. Alabama intends to revise its program to improve operational efficiency.