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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 2008 Update

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 2008 Update. OSM Rulemaking. FY2006 AML Amendments Stream Buffer Zone/Excess Spoils Coal Combustion By-products Ownership and Control. FY 2006 AML Re-Authorization. Proposed Rule published in December 2007

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Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 2008 Update

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  1. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 2008 Update

  2. OSM Rulemaking • FY2006 AML Amendments • Stream Buffer Zone/Excess Spoils • Coal Combustion By-products • Ownership and Control

  3. FY 2006 AML Re-Authorization • Proposed Rule published in December 2007 • Final Rule Published by November 14, 2008 • Effective January 13, 2009 • FY 2009 Funds Distribution on/or about December 15, 2008

  4. Stream Buffer Zone/Excess Spoils • Proposed Rule and Draft EIS published August 24, 2007 • Four Public Hearings held on October 24, 2007 • Comment period closed November 24, 2007 • Final Rule expected in late 2008

  5. Coal Combustion By-Products • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking March 14, 2007 • Comment period closed May 14, 2007 • Proposed Rule is pending a review by OMB.

  6. Ownership and Control Transfer, Sale, Assignment of Rights • Proposed O & C Rule published on December 29, 2003 • Proposed TSA Rule published on January 26, 2005 • Re-proposed O & C and TSA Rule published October 10, 2006 • Replaces the two previous proposed rules • Proposed Rule is based on Settlement Agreement with NMA • Final Rule was published in early December 3, 2007 • OSM working with States in 2009 to determine what changes may be required

  7. Technology and Training • Applied Science • Underground Mine Mapping • Reforestation • National Technical Training Program (NTTP) • Technical Innovation and Professional Services (TIPS) • MCR Technical Assistance • MCR Technology Transfer

  8. Applied Science ProjectsFY 2007 – FY 2008 • FY2007 – 11 projects funded ($950,683) • University of Illinois $99,991 (Crop Yield Prediction) • Northern Illinois University $53,237 (Longwall Impact Hydrology) • FY 2008 – 11 projects funded ($1,343,743) • University of Illinois $113,583 for (Crop Yield Prediction)

  9. 2007Applied ScienceProject Status

  10. 2008Applied ScienceProject Status

  11. Mine Map Scanning Projects Purpose: Acquire and scan mine maps often available only in paper copy. The maps are then available electronically to users. Advantages: • Improved images • Preservation of information • Fast retrieval of information • Fast application to current problems • Increase/fast distribution of mine related information

  12. FY 2009 Applied Science & Mine MappingProject Award Process • October 1, 2008 project solicitation began • January 16, 2009 project solicitation ends • May 2009 projects are selected • After June 30, 2009 anticipate project funding distribution • Applied Science – approximately $900,000 available • Mine Mapping – approximately $300,000 available • For details visit: www.techtransfer.osmre.gov

  13. Reforestation Initiative • OSM’s Primary Program Objective in 2008 • Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (http://arri.osmre.gov) • MCR Reforestation Goals • Conducted outreach meetings in 2008 • Begin a study assessing the quality trees on reclaimed areas • Collect information on acres reclaimed to trees • Work with State agencies to identify and remove regulatory impediments to reforestation

  14. National Technical Training Program (NTTP) • Increase basic knowledge of technical subjects • Increase technical competency and skills • Stay abreast of technological changes • Foster State/Tribal/Federal partnerships Purpose is to provide opportunities for State, Federal and Tribal personnel to:

  15. National Technical Training ProgramFY 2007 Program Attendance OSM 16% Other 21% Tribes 1% States 62%

  16. National Technical Training Program(NTTP) FY 2009 Training Plans • Conduct 55 Classes • Co-Sponsor benchmarking, forums & workshops • New OSM Website to be rolled out soon • Course references and other materials on-line (http://www.tips.osmre.gov) • Support/Develop Reforestation Courses

  17. FY 2009 TIPS Training Courses • 27 TIPS Core Software Packages • AMD Pollution Abatement Cost Estimation • Data Base Management • Geographic Information System (GIS) • Geologic Modeling • Mapping / Engineering Site Design • Mobile Computing-GPS • RemoteSensing • Statistical Analysis • Surface and Ground Water Modeling • Slope Stability Analysis • Water Quality Analysis • 35 TIPS Classes Offered • 24 Classroom Courses • 11 On-line Courses • 83 ESRI Online Courses and Online Workshops Available

  18. OSM MCR Technical Assistance

  19. Technical Assistance Project Categories' provided by MCR • Geospatial Technologies • Hydrology • Engineering • Natural Resources

  20. MCR Technology Transfer Products & Services • National Technology Transfer Websitewww.techtransfer.osmre.gov • MCR Website (www.mcrcc.osmre.gov) • MCR AMD 2010 Workshop • MCR Technology Transfer Workshops • MCR Reforestation Initiatives

  21. MCR Technology Transfer Activities

  22. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 2008 Update

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