The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is a bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. OSMRE is responsible for establishing a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations, under which OSMRE is charged with balancing the nation’s need for continued domestic coal production with protection of the environment.

Our mission is to carry out the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in cooperation with States and Tribes. Our primary objectives are to ensure that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining and assures that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining, and to mitigate the effects of past mining by aggressively pursuing reclamation of abandoned coal mines.

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Mining

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

The Analysis and Engineering Team at the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is composed of experts in hydrology, mining engineering, environmental protection, and physical sciences. This team is responsible for conducting detailed analyses of mining operations, evaluating environmental impacts, and developing engineering solutions to ensure compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Their work helps to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining and to ensure that land is restored to a beneficial use following mining activities.

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