OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Alabama's regulatory program under SMCRA clarifying the venue for appeals of decisions.

OSM approved an amendment to Pennsylvania’s regulatory program under SMCRA regarding bonding.

OSM issued its proposed stream protection rule, which would revise and update existing regulations to incorporate or reflect the best available science and experience gained over the last 30 years in order to minimize the adverse impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and site productivity, with particular emphasis on protecting or restoring streams, aquatic ecosystems, riparian habitats and corridors, native vegetation, and the ability of mined land to support the uses that it was capable of supporting before mining.

OSM seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to Kentucky’s regulatory program under SMCRA concerning permit application requirements.

OSM approved an amendment to Mississippi's Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan under SMCRA certifying completion of all coal-related reclamation objectives, which makes the state eligible for additional funding under Title IV.

OSM seeks public comment on a petition to amend its regulations governing the use of explosives on surface coal mining operations to prohibit visible nitrogen oxide clouds.

OSM approved an amendment to Utah’s regulatory program under SMCRA regarding rules on ownership and control.

OSM approved an amendment to North Dakota's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning letter of credit provisions.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to West Virginia's regulatory program under SMCRA relating to the award of attorney fees and costs.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to West Virginia's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning requirements for informal conferences and decisions on surface mining permit applications.