Does anyone on the Energy Committee want to take a crack at developing comments on these? We have been hollering for years, now here is our chance. OSM is listening, and I hope the coal industry is not the only voice they hear.

JBK

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"Calhoun, Roger W." rcalhoun@osmre.gov 11/19/2009 10:38 AM >>>

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announced a series of actions and proposals intended to improve its oversight of state regulatory agencies’surface coal mining programs. OSM is providing information on these actions as well as seeking public input and comment on these and other changes.

These actions reflect commitments contained in a June 11, 2009, memorandum of understanding among the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers to reduce the harmful environmental consequences of Appalachian surface coal mining.

OSM is seeking review and comment on our oversight improvement actions, which can be accessed at http://www.osmre.gov/topic/oversight/scm/scm.shtm. We are requesting that comments be submitted by December 18, 2009. The preferred method for submitting comments is via e-mail (send comments to Oversight@osmre.gov). Comments may also be mailed to:

Administrative Record (MS-252) Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20240

If you have any questions, please contact me or send an email to Oversight@osmre.gov.

Roger Calhoun Charleston Field Office Director 1027 Virginia St. E. Charleston, WV 25301 rcalhoun@osmre.gov (304)347-7158