Grants for Certified States and Indian Tribes
Summary
This regulation establishes a federal grant program that provides funding to states and Indian tribes that have been certified to manage their own coal mining oversight and reclamation programs. The grants help these entities enforce environmental and safety standards for coal mining operations without direct federal supervision.
Key Points
- 1The Office of Surface Mining (OSM) is offering federal grants to certified states and Indian tribes to run their own coal mining regulation programs
- 2To qualify, states and tribes must meet federal certification standards showing they can effectively enforce mining laws and protect the environment
- 3The grants help pay for activities like inspecting mines, enforcing environmental rules, and reclaiming mined land after operations end
- 4Public comment on this rule is open until December 25, 2025, allowing citizens and organizations to provide feedback before it takes effect
- 5This allows states and tribes more control over mining decisions within their borders while maintaining federal environmental standards
Key Dates
November 24, 2025
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