OSMFinal Rule
Prior Balance Replacement Funds
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Summary
This regulation from the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) establishes rules for how companies must replace funds that were previously set aside for mining reclamation projects. The rule ensures that money designated to restore mined land is properly managed and available when needed.
Key Points
- 1Companies must follow specific procedures to replace or replenish funds that were previously allocated for land restoration after mining operations
- 2The regulation applies to mining companies and other entities responsible for cleaning up and restoring mined areas back to usable land
- 3The public has until December 25, 2025 to submit comments on this proposed rule
- 4These fund replacement requirements help ensure mining companies fulfill their legal obligation to restore the environment after extracting minerals or coal
- 5The rule aims to prevent situations where money set aside for reclamation work becomes unavailable or inadequate
Key Dates
Published
November 24, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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