# Oklahoma Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 1999-01-22 · Effective 1999-01-22 · 64 FR 3420
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-1443
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** OK
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 3420
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 936
- **Publication date:** 1999-01-22
- **Effective date:** 1999-01-22
- **Interior docket:** SPATS No. OK-024-FOR
## Abstract

OSM is approving an amendment to the Oklahoma regulatory program (from now on referred to as the ``Oklahoma program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The amendment consists of revisions to and additions of regulations pertaining to definitions; reclamation plan: siltation structures, impoundments, banks, dams, and embankments; permit variances from approximate original contour restoration requirements; small operator assistance; bond release applications; hydrologic balance: siltation structures; impoundments; disposal of excess spoil: preexisting benches; coal mine waste: general requirements; state inspections and monitoring; and request for hearing. Oklahoma intended that the amendment revise its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/01/22/99-1443/oklahoma-regulatory-program)
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