mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · AL · Published 2016-10-26 · Effective 2016-10-26 · 81 FR 74302
Document
Document number
2016-25869
Federal Register citation
81 FR 74302
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
2016-10-26
Effective date
2016-10-26
Interior docket
SATS No. AL-079-FOR
Abstract
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), 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 to closely follow the Federal regulations regarding awarding of appropriate costs and expenses including attorneys' fees. Alabama is revising its program to be no less effective than the Federal regulations.