Description:
A State with a permanent regulatory program approved by the Secretary of the Interior has jurisdiction to regulate coal mining, performing program functions such as issuing mining permits, inspecting mine operations, and enforcing mining laws. Regulatory Administration & Enforcement grants assist States with the costs of operating their approved regulatory program. Federal lands cooperative agreements pay States with approved regulatory programs to regulate coal mining activities on Federal lands. Small Operator Assistance Program (SOAP) operational grants allow States with approved programs to pay qualified laboratories to collect scientific data needed by eligible small coal operators for mine permit applications. Regulatory program development grants may be made to States and Tribes with active coal mining but without approved regulatory programs.
Who can apply:
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
Nonprofits That Do Not Have A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Small Business (Less Than 500 Employees
State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)
Eligible functional categories:
Funding Sources:
Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining
More Information:
http://www.osmre.gov
If you have problems accessing the full announcement, please contact:
Garris, Renata
Address Info:
Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Division of Reclamation Support