Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation administers and oversees the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program in Pennsylvania. The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsidence, dangerous highwalls, open shafts and portals, mining-impacted water supplies and other hazards which have resulted from past coal mining ...
Maryland Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Section
These monies are then allocated to states having a federally approved regulatory and abandoned mine land reclamation program. The Maryland Abandoned Mine Land Program was approved by the Federal Office of Surface Mining on February 18, 1982 and began receiving grants from the Reclamation Fund in June of 1983.
Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
Surface coal mining and reclamation operations conducted under a Title V permit (1978 - present) may be nominated for an award. In addition, non-permitted mining and reclamation completed using government financial reclamation contracts under the Enhanced Abandoned Mine Land regulations is eligible for nomination.
Mined Land Reclamation Setback Requirements
(a) setbacks are established according to the standards of the Mined Land Reclamation Law. (b) mining will occur such that slopes maintained during mining will be stable and not present an erosion or stability problem that could threaten the undisturbed buffer. (c) final reclamation slopes mandated by the Mined Land Reclamation Law are met.
Land Reclamation
Land Reclamation is a Division within the Department of Mines and Minerals, and is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act of 1971 and the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act of …
Mining & Reclamation
Since the state Mined Land Reclamation Law was enacted in 1975, more than 4,800 mines have received state mining permits and more than 2,500 mines have been reclaimed. The majority of the reclaimed mines have been reclaimed by operators.
Mined Land Reclamation
Idaho Code – Title 47, Chapter 15, Idaho Mined Land Reclamation Act; Idaho Code – Title 47, Chapter 18, Financial Assurance; Rules: IDAPA 20.03.02 – Rules Governing Mined Land Reclamation; IDAPA 20.03.03 – Rules Governing Administration of the Reclamation Fund
Progressive Reclamation to Transform the Post-Mined Lands
To support reclamation activities on ex-mining land, the company has established a modern nursery. Located within the Sorowako Block, this 2.5-hectare facility is capable of producing up to 700,000 seeds annually. The nursery houses at least 65 different plant species, with a primary focus on local varieties such as Ebony trees (Diospyros ...
Texas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects
Abandoned mines are eligible for reclamation under the Texas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program, if all mining had ceased and the mine was abandoned prior to June 20, 1975, for coal and uranium and August 3, 1977, for all other types of mining. Funding for the Texas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program is provided by a
How to perform land restorations in the High Arctic
The operation shut down in 2015 and, at the same time, landscape restoration of the mining settlement and infrastructure, stretching more than 20 kilometres from the sea up to 700 metres above sea ...
Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands | Office of …
The OSMRE Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program addresses the hazards and environmental degradation posed by legacy coal mines. While AMLs can be dangerous and unwelcoming, through reclamation, this land can find a …
OSMRE presents Wyoming with the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation …
Pennsylvania is one of five recipients of the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards recognizing reclamation excellence. The national award is presented to the State or Tribe with the best overall reclamation project. The small project award is presented to the State or Tribe that receives less than $6 million annually in AML fee-based ...
Alabama Department of Labor
The State of Alabama Department of Labor Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program (AML) administers and oversees the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program in Alabama. ... ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ABANDONED …
Coal Mine Reclamation Revitalization
These programs protect the public and the environment from the adverse effects of current mining and support the reclamation of impacted land after active mining operations …
OSMRE Honors Five States for Exemplary Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
WASHINGTON – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. These projects represent the nation's highest achievements in abandoned mine land reclamation and demonstrate outstanding results in restoring previously mined lands.
Notice of Final Decision
The Division has been provided with an application, in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 519A to assure the Division that the Permittee will leave the project site safe, stable, and capable of providing for a productive post-mining land use. Reclamation Permit No. 0182 EP Minerals, LLC
Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1
A Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1 is responsible for the regulation of the mining industry under the Mined Land Reclamation Law, State Environmental Quality Review Act, and Uniform Procedures Act. ... AND one year of professional experience in mining* and/or reclamation of land. * "mining" means the extraction of minerals other than oil ...
Ohio Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving an amendment to the Ohio Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Plan (Ohio Plan or Plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Ohio proposed to amend its existing plan to reflect statutory, regulatory, policy, …
Mine reclamation practices and effects of stakeholder …
Mine reclamation stands as a pivotal process aiming to restore both ecological integrity and socio-economic value to land affected by mining activities. This review delves into …
American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS)
Participation in ASRS conferences allowed me to learn and understand various reclamation methods of land impacted by coal mining not only in western states, but also in eastern USA.
(PDF) A HANDBOOK ON MINE RECLAMATION
Land reclamation in India primarily involves the reestablishment of forest cover, whether on or off the mine site, by the planting of container grown tree stocks. Some of the most commonly used ...
Abandoned Mine Land Program
The New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Program and other abandoned mine land programs throughout the nation were formed by the passage of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on May 2, 1977 …
Assessment of Land Reclamation Benefits in …
Land reclamation plays a vital role in the ecological improvement and economic development of mining regions. This study aims to conduct a preliminary discussion on the evaluation content, evaluation methods, and …
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
inspections Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation. The Job of the AML The State of Alabama Department of Labor Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program (AML) is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mind subsidence, dangerous highwalls, open shafts and portals, mining-impacted water supplies and other hazards which have resulted from past coal …
(PDF) A HANDBOOK ON MINE RECLAMATION
Land reclamation in India primarily involves the reestablishment of forest cover, whether on or off the mine site, by the planting of container grown tree stocks. Some of the most commonly...
Mined Land Reclamation Board | Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining …
The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (CMLRB) is a multi-interest citizen board which establishes the regulations, standards and policies that guide the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Board was created in 1976 by the Colorado General Assembly. Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature, serving ...
Forms – Alaska Division of Mining, Land, and Water
State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1360 Anchorage, AK 99501-3557 Phone: (907) 269-8400 Fax: (907) 269-8901 TTY: Dial 711 or 800-770-8973
Mine Closure and Reclamation
Tetra Tech specializes in abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation and water treatment. Our team implements cost-effective, innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges. Local government agencies and nongovernmental organizations working to address and reclaim legacy mining sites often are working with limited budgets, so we ...
Industrial Mineral Mines and Metallic Mineral …
The Land Reclamation Program enforces the statutes of these congressional acts, under direction of the Missouri Mining Commission. For mine sites under an active permit, the Land Reclamation Program is responsible for permitting …
Mined Land Use Plan
Mining and Reclamation Methods. The applicant's mining and reclamation plans shall describe the mining method as designated by the applicant on the basis of current or anticipated mining practices, and the reclamation method, having as its objective the preparation of the affected land for a future productive use.