# Montana Regulatory Program
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Final rule; approval of amendment. · Published 2008-05-14 · Effective 2008-05-14 · 73 FR 27730
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-10743
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** MT
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 27730
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 926
- **Publication date:** 2008-05-14
- **Effective date:** 2008-05-14
- **Interior docket:** SATS No.: MT-026/027-FOR
## Abstract

We are approving amendments 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 to, and deletions from its program statutes and corresponding regulations about: procedures for contested case hearings; permit fees and surety bonds; applications for increase or reduction in permit area; prospecting permits; refusal of permits; submission of actions on reclamation plans; required area mining bonds and alternative plans; planting of vegetation following grading of disturbed areas; determination of successful reclamation and final bond release; noncompliance, and suspension of permits; violations, penalties, and waivers; penalty factors; and collection of penalties, fees, late fees, and interest. Montana intends to revise its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and SMCRA, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/05/14/E8-10743/montana-regulatory-program)
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