The U.S. Forest Service seeks public comment on a proposed new rule to guide land and resource management planning for all units of the National Forest System.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Alabama's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning licensing; see above for direct final rule.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Pennsylvania's regulatory program under SMCRA that would remove a required amendment on land reclamation.

OSM approved an amendment to Texas' regulatory program under SMCRA regarding annual permit fees.

OSM approved an amendment to North Dakota's regulatory program under SMCRA reducing the revegetation responsibility period to five years for lands eligible for remining.