mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · IN · Published 1996-10-29 · Effective 1996-10-29 · 61 FR 55743
Document
Document number
96-27599
Federal Register citation
61 FR 55743
CFR reference
30 CFR 914
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
IN
Publication date
1996-10-29
Effective date
1996-10-29
Interior docket
IN-119-FOR
Abstract
OSM is approving, with exceptions and additional requirements, a proposed amendment to the Indiana regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Indiana program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendment consists of changes to the Indiana surface mining rules concerning OSM Regulatory Reform I and III issues, required program amendments, and State initiatives. The primary focus of the amendment is on hydrology, impoundments, roads, support facilities, and additional miscellaneous issues. This amendment is intended to resolve outstanding issues that remain in the Indiana program resulting from changes to the Federal program. The amendment is also intended to add changes desired by the State.