OFFICE of SURFACE MINING
RECLAMATION and ENFORCEMENT

U.S. Department of the Interior

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What We Do

Since 1977, OSMRE has protected the environment and people while regulating surface coal mining in the United States, and funded the restoration of abandoned coal mines.


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Featured News and Stories

Interior Department Finalizes Stream Protection Rule to Safeguard Communities from Coal Mining Impacts

Interior Department Finalizes Stream Protection Rule to Safeguard Communities from Coal Mining Impacts

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Secretary Jewell Announces Decision to Protect 75,000 Acres of Eastern Tennessee Mountains From Future Surface Mining

Secretary Jewell Announces Decision to Protect 75,000 Acres of Eastern Tennessee Mountains From Future Surface Mining

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Spring Creek Mine LBA1 Environmental Assessment

Available Final EA, Signed FONSI and Mining Plan Approval Document for Spring Creek Mine LBA1

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OSMRE Honors Winners of the 2016 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards and the 2016 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards

OSMRE Honors Winners of the 2016 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards and the 2016 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards

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OSMRE Issues Guidance for AML Pilot Projects

OSMRE Issues Guidance for AML Pilot Projects

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OSMRE to Initiate Rulemaking on Self-Bonding for Coal Mines

OSMRE to Initiate Rulemaking on Self-Bonding for Coal Mines

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Did You Know?

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The average price for coal exports during the first quarter of 2014 was $91.42 per short ton.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

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