U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Surface Mining
Fact Sheet

								June 5, 2002

	OSM AWARDS ALASKA $1,525,000 GRANT

	FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM

The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement (OSM) announced today that Alaska has been awarded a 
$1,525,000 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 Brian McMillen (907) 269-
8630.