mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · MT · Published 2007-10-10 · Effective 2007-10-10 · 72 FR 57822
Document
Document number
E7-19851
Federal Register citation
72 FR 57822
CFR reference
30 CFR 926
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment with certain exceptions and an additional requirement.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
MT
Publication date
2007-10-10
Effective date
2007-10-10
Interior docket
MT-025-FOR
Abstract
We are approving, with certain exceptions and an additional requirement, an amendment to the Montana regulatory program (the "Montana program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Montana proposed revisions to, additions of, and deletions of its program rules (ARM 17.24.301-1309). The amendment included changes to: Definitions; permit application requirements; application processing and public participation; application review, findings, and issuance; permit conditions; permit renewal; performance standards; prospecting permits and notices of intent; bonding and insurance; protection of parks and historic sites; lands where mining is prohibited; inspection and enforcement; civil penalties; small operator assistance program (SOAP); restrictions on employee financial interests; blasters license; and revision of permits. Montana revised its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and to implement previous statutory changes already approved by OSM.