Rescission of Fee Rates
Summary
The Office of Surface Mining is canceling fee rates that were previously established, which means certain charges related to mining operations on federal or Indian lands will no longer apply. This change could affect mining companies' operating costs and may influence how much the government collects to oversee mining activities.
Key Points
- 1The Office of Surface Mining (OSM) is rescinding, or canceling, previously set fee rates
- 2This likely affects mining companies that operate on federal or Indian lands and would have paid these fees
- 3The public has until December 30, 2025 to submit comments about this change before it becomes final
- 4Without these fees, the government may have less funding available for mining oversight and environmental protection programs
- 5Mining companies may see reduced operating costs if they no longer have to pay these particular fees
Key Dates
November 28, 2025
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