OSM Corrects Typo in Montana Mining Regulation
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) published a correction in the Federal Register on August 21, 2026. The agency is fixing a clerical error in a previous document that dealt with an amendment to Montana’s regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.
Why it matters: This is a purely administrative fix. It ensures the federal code accurately reflects the agency’s decision on Montana’s mining rules. It does not change the underlying requirements for mining operations or alter the status of the Montana program beyond removing a duplicate line of text.
Who it affects
- Federal regulatory staff managing the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement published this correction in the Federal Register; check the original document for the full text of the regulation.
Agency: Interior Department, Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office
Source: Federal Register — read the official document