The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been awarded a $5,148,587.30 Formula Grant from the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Reclamation Program (CFDA 15.252). The grant will fund activities to reclaim abandoned coal mining sites in Kansas, including addressing hazards such as dangerous highwalls, waste piles, and acid mine drainage. Eligible activities include direct reclamation work, support costs like equipment and services, and developing amendments to the state's approved reclamation plan. Funding will help KDHE prioritize projects that provide equitable benefits to disadvantaged communities under the Justice40 Initiative. The grant period runs from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2029. This award is part of the $11.293 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding OSMRE will distribute to states and tribes over 15 years to expand the national AML reclamation program.
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