OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Indiana's Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan that reflects the 2006 changes to SMCRA.

OSM seeks comment on a proposed amendment to Alabama’s regulatory program under SMCRA regarding awarding of appropriate costs and expenses, including attorney fees.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Texas’ regulatory program under SMCRA regarding annual permit fees to improve operational efficiency.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Oklahoma’s regulatory program under SMCRA regarding permit eligibility, suspension, or rescission; topsoil removal distances; blasting records requirements; and annual reporting requirements, among other changes.

OSM approved an amendment to Missouri’s regulatory program under SMCRA concerning valid existing rights, protection of hydrologic balance, post-mining land use, permit applications, and air resource protection.

USDA proposed to reinstate the North Fork coal mining area exception of the Colorado Roadless Rule to allow for temporary road construction for coal exploration and/or coal-related surface activities.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Virginia's regulatory program under SMCRA that would incorporate legislative changes into the state program.

OSM approved an amendment to Pennsylvania’s regulatory program under SMCRA concerning selection of sites for disposal of coal refuse.

OSM approved an amendment to Ohio’s regulatory program under SMCRA concerning ownership and control and permit rights to ensure consistency with federal regulations.

OSM approved an amendment to Kentucky’s regulatory program under SMCRA to remove two previously required amendments concerning ownership and control and permit rights.