OSM FACT SHEET
                    U.S. Department of the Interior
                        Office of Surface Mining
                            January 30, 1998
                                    
                 OSM AWARDS ALABAMA ADDITIONAL $400,000
                                                        FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM
                                    
The Interior Department s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement (OSM) has awarded Alabama an additional $400,000 grant to assist in
funding the state s abandoned mine lands (AML) reclamation program.

Funds for AML grants come from fees paid by coal producers at the rate of 35
cents per ton of surface mined coal and 15 cents per ton of coal mined underground.

                                  -DOI
                                    
For further information about the grant contact Bill Guyette (334) 242-8265.