mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · WY · Published 2014-03-31 · Effective 2014-03-31 · 79 FR 17863
Document
Document number
2014-07106
Federal Register citation
79 FR 17863
CFR reference
30 CFR 950
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment with certain exceptions.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
WY
Publication date
2014-03-31
Effective date
2014-03-31
Interior docket
SATS No: WY-044-FOR
Abstract
We are issuing a final decision on an amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (the "Wyoming program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). Our decision approves in part and disapproves in part the amendment. Wyoming proposes revisions to rules concerning valid existing rights and individual civil penalties. Wyoming revised its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and SMCRA, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency.