OSM FACT SHEET
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Surface Mining
MAY 27, 1999

OSM AWARDS OHIO $82,715
FOR SMALL OPERATORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Ohio has received a $82,715 grant from the Interior Department s
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) for
the state s Small Coal Operator s Assistance Program (SOAP).

SOAP helps coal operators producing less than 300,000 tons
annually with the costs of obtaining data for their mining permit
applications. The information includes technical evaluations of
the probable hydrological consequences of mining and the results
of test borings or core samplings.

-DOI

For additional information about the grant contact Linda Trent
(614) 265-1053.