Office of Surface Mining
Fact Sheet
1-31-02
	OSM AWARDS IOWA A $1,417,015 GRANT
	
	FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM

The Interior Department=s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM)  has awarded Iowa a $1,417,015 grant to fund 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.

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For further information about the grant contact Erica Berrier (515) 281-5347.