The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), through the Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining program (CFDA 15.250), awarded a $17,332,880 Project Grant to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). This grant funding supports the administration and enforcement of WVDEP's approved regulatory program for surface coal mining operations within the state, as required under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The grant activities include permitting, inspection, enforcement, and environmental monitoring to control the environmental impacts of surface coal mining in West Virginia. The award period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
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