mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · IA · Published 1995-07-27 · Effective 1995-07-27 · 60 FR 38496
Document
Document number
95-18442
Federal Register citation
60 FR 38496
CFR reference
30 CFR 915
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of decision.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
IA
Publication date
1995-07-27
Effective date
1995-07-27
Abstract
OSM is announcing its decision on initial enforcement of underground coal mine subsidence control and water replacement requirements in Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. Amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and the implementing Federal regulations require that underground coal mining operations conducted after October 24, 1992: promptly repair or compensate for subsidence-caused material damage to noncommercial buildings and to occupied dwellings and related structures and promptly replace drinking, domestic, and residential water supplies that have been adversely affected by underground coal mining. After consultation with Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri and consideration of public comments, OSM has decided that initial enforcement is not reasonably likely to be required and that implementation in these States will be accomplished through the State program amendment process.