Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) received a $4.9 million Project Grant from the 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) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award funds the administration and enforcement of West Virginia's approved state regulatory program for surface coal mining operations, as authorized by Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA).

The grant supports all costs necessary to administer and enforce the approved regulatory program within West Virginia, including personnel, equipment, support services, and activities directly identified in the state's approved program. Deliverables include oversight documentation, program evaluation reports, and compliance monitoring activities related to surface coal mining regulation. The funding also supports costs associated with developing amendments to the state's approved program as needed to maintain compliance with federal environmental standards and SMCRA requirements.