mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · TX · Published 1995-11-09 · Effective 1995-11-09 · 60 FR 56529
Document
Document number
95-27811
Federal Register citation
60 FR 56529
CFR reference
30 CFR 943
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of decision.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
TX
Publication date
1995-11-09
Effective date
1995-11-09
Interior docket
SPATS No. TX-026-FOR
Abstract
OSM is announcing its decision not to approve a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Texas program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Texas proposed a revision to its rules pertaining to surface mining permit applications--minimum requirements for information on environmental resources: cross sections, maps, and plans. The amendment was intended to allow professional biologists to prepare and certify cross sections, maps, and plans that are included as part of the permit application.