OSM FACT SHEET
                U.S. Department of the Interior                      
                      Office of Surface Mining
                            May 13, 1998
                                  
              OSM AWARDS IOWA ADDITIONAL $30,148 GRANT
                    FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM
                                    
The Interior Department s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement (OSM) has awarded Iowa an additional $30,148 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.

The $30,148 grant includes $22,609 in current year money, plus $7,539 in funds
carried over from prior year funding.

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