Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office June 24, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Utah regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``Utah program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (``SMCRA'' or ``the Act''). Utah proposes additions and revisions to its rules regarding Division of Oil Gas and Mining (``DOGM'' or ``Division'') requests for additional information required to complete the review of a coal mining permit application, change, or renewal; the casing and sealing of underground openings; the definition of ``intermittent stream'' and related performance standards. Utah intends to revise its program to clarify Division responsibilities and improve operational efficiency.