Office of Surface Mining
Fact Sheet
March 28, 2002

	OSM AWARDS TEXAS $197,694 GRANT

	FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM

The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announced today that Texas has been awarded a $197,694 grant to fund the state=s abandoned mine lands (AML) 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 additional information about the grant contact Jessica Balandran (512) 463-6300.