The Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) awarded a $536,224 Formula Grant to the Navajo Nation Tribal Government under the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program (CFDA 15.252). This grant will fund the AML reclamation activities described in the Navajo Nation's approved reclamation plan, including the closure of dangerous mine openings, treatment of acid mine drainage, and restoration of degraded landscapes resulting from historical coal mining operations. Grant activities must comply with federal regulations and include direct reclamation costs as well as support costs for equipment, services, and plan amendments. This grant, with a performance period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028, is intended to address environmental and safety hazards, restore land and water resources, and enable productive post-mining land use in accordance with the objectives of the AML Reclamation Program.
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