The Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) awarded the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a $1,333,333 formula grant under the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation program (CFDA 15.252). The grant funding will be used by DNR to address coal AML problems, including hazards from legacy coal mining that pose threats to public health, safety, and the environment within Alaska's jurisdiction. Eligible activities include closing dangerous mine openings, treating acid mine drainage, restoring degraded landscapes, and supporting economic development in former mining communities. This award is part of the $11.293 billion in BIL funding OSMRE will distribute to eligible states and tribes over 15 years to expand the AML reclamation program. DNR has previously received federal grants and contracts to carry out natural resource management, conservation, and development initiatives aligned with its mission.
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