mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · LA · Published 1999-12-07 · Effective 1999-12-07 · 64 FR 68289
Document
Document number
99-31619
Federal Register citation
64 FR 68289
CFR reference
30 CFR 918
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
LA
Publication date
1999-12-07
Effective date
1999-12-07
Interior docket
SPATS No. LA-018-FOR
Abstract
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving an amendment to the Louisiana regulatory program (Louisiana program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Louisiana proposed revisions to and additions of statutes concerning requirements for permit applications, eligibility requirements for the Small Operator Assistance Program (SOAP), and permit exemptions. Louisiana intends to revise the Louisiana program to be consistent with SMCRA and the Louisiana Surface Mining Regulations.