This federal Project Grant award of $2,473,684.00, provided by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) under the Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining program (CFDA 15.250), funds the administration and enforcement of the approved regulatory program of the State of Maryland.
Specifically, the grant supports the State of Maryland Department of the Environment, Office of Fiscal Services Division, in carrying out activities directly identified in the state's approved regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). This includes costs for personnel, equipment, and support services necessary to administer and enforce the state's approved coal mining regulatory program, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. The grant period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
The grant award expects deliverables and outcomes related to the oversight of the state's regulatory program, which can be found on the OSMRE website. Additionally, the State of Maryland Department of the Environment may partner with local governments, universities, or non-profits as sub-recipients to implement grant-funded projects.
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