OFFICE of SURFACE MINING
RECLAMATION and ENFORCEMENT

U.S. Department of the Interior

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Who We Are

This Region performs an oversight role for States in the Region that have primacy and regulate surface coal mining activities and reclamation on lands within their jurisdiction.


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Featured News and Stories

OSMRE's National Mine Map Repository Celebrates 50 Years of Mapping

OSMRE's National Mine Map Repository Celebrates 50 Years of Mapping

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Mining Plan Approval for Pollyanna 8 Mine

Mining Plan Approval for Pollyanna 8 Mine

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2018 MCR States Meeting

2018 MCR States Meeting

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New MCR Technical Transfer Roadshow Information

New MCR Technical Transfer Roadshow Information

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OSMRE Issues Guidance for FY18 AML Pilot Projects

OSMRE Issues Guidance for FY18 AML Pilot Projects

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OSMRE Announces Winners of the 2018 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards

OSMRE Announces Winners of the 2018 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards

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Reg-8 Oversight Information

Reg-8 Oversight Information

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OSMRE Map

Interior Regions Map for OSMRE

This is a map of the Unified Interior Regions for the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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Page Last Modified/Reviewed: 8/27/20

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 501 Belle St., Suite 216, Alton, IL 62002
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