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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
Final Rule Published by November 14, 2008
Effective January 13, 2009
FY 2009 Funds Distribution on/or about December 15, 2008
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
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.
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
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
Applied Science Projects
FY 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)
2007 Applied Science
Project Status
STATE INSTITUTION PI $ OSM SUBJECT STATUS
IL Univ of IL Dunker $99,991 Crop Yield Prediction Phase III
Complete
IL Northern IL Univ Booth $53,237 Longwall Impact Hydrology Data
Collection
KY Univ of KY Lusk $100,000 Blasting Impacts on Structures Data
Collection
NM Aimone - Martin Aimone - $48,320 Blasting Measurement Data
Martin Analysis
PA Penn State Burgos $99,702 AMD Passive Treatment Project
Complete
TN Univ of TN Schwarz $96,367 Sediment Measurement Data
Analysis
VA VA Tech Karmis $100,000 Subsidence Prediction & Control Data
Analysis
VA VA Tech Daniels $99,301 Coal Refuse Leach Prediction Data
Collection
WV WV Univ Vandivort $53,800 AMD Mitigation Data
Collection
WV WV Univ Petty $99,997 Stream & Wetland Mitigation Data
Collection
WV WV Univ Fletcher $99,967 Model Underground Mine Hydrology Data
Collection
2008 Applied Science
Project Status
STATE INSTITUTION PI $ OSM SUBJECT STATUS
IL Univ of IL Dunker $113,583 Crop Yield Prediction Phase III
complete
CO U.S. Forest Service Musselman $90,835 Weed Fabric for revegetation Data
collection
FL Spellman College Ibeanusi $172,014 Analysis of Mining Impact Data
Collection
KY University of Sweigard $199,927 Best Practices in Steep Slope Mining Data
Kentucky Analysis
OH Ohio DNR Kell $200,000 Web Access of Water Data Project
complete
TN University of TN Drumm $149,682 Sediment control on steep slopes Data
Analysis
TN University of TN Franklin $170,616 Forest Establishment on Steep Slopes Data
Analysis
VA VA Tech Burger $86,744 American Chestnut FRA Data
Collection
VA American Chestnut Paris $200,000 American Chestnut Performance Data
Collection
WV WV Univ Skousem $36,588 FRA West Virginia Data
Collection
WV WV Univ Pena $49,482 Forest Hydrology Data
Collection
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
FY 2009 Applied Science & Mine Mapping
Project 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
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
National Technical Training Program
(NTTP)
Purpose is to provide opportunities for State, Federal
and Tribal personnel to:
Increase basic knowledge of technical subjects
Increase technical competency and skills
Stay abreast of technological changes
Foster State/Tribal/Federal partnerships
National Technical Training Program
FY 2007 Program Attendance
OSM 16%
Other 21%
Tribes 1%
States 62%
1080 286 364 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
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
Remote Sensing
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
OSM MCR Technical Assistance
MCR Technical Assistance Projects
FY2007 and FY2008
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Technical Assistance Project Categories'
provided by MCR
Geospatial Technologies
Hydrology
Engineering
Natural Resources
MCR Technology Transfer
Products & Services
National Technology Transfer Website
www.techtransfer.osmre.gov
MCR Website (www.mcrcc.osmre.gov)
MCR AMD 2010 Workshop
MCR Technology Transfer Workshops
MCR Reforestation Initiatives
MCR Technology Transfer Activities
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2008
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Workshops Held Tech Transfer Display Presentations/ Papers/Posters
Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement
2008 Update
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