[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 9, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12852-12857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5382]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 918
[SATS No. LA-023-FOR; Docket No. OSM-2010-0005]
Louisiana Regulatory Program/Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule; approval of amendment.
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SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are approving an amendment to the Louisiana regulatory program
and abandoned mine land reclamation plan under the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Louisiana proposed revisions to
its regulations regarding: Definitions; lands eligible for remining;
general provisions for review of permit application information and
entry of information into Applicant Violator System (AVS); review of
applicant, operator, and ownership and control information; review of
permit history; review of compliance history; permit eligibility
determination; unanticipated events or conditions at remining sites;
eligibility for provisionally issued permits; written findings for
permit application approval; initial review and finding requirements
for improvidently issued permits; suspension or rescission requirements
for improvidently issued permits; who may challenge ownership or
control listings and findings; how to challenge an ownership or control
listing or finding; burden of proof for ownership or control
challenges; written agency decision on challenges to ownership or
control listings or findings; post-permit issuance requirements for
regulatory authorities and other actions based on ownership, control,
and violation information; post-permit issuance information
requirements for permittees; transfer, assignment, or sale of permit
rights; certifying and updating existing permit application
information; providing applicant and operator information; providing
permit history information; providing violation information;
backfilling and grading: previously mined areas; cessation orders; and
contractor eligibility. Louisiana revised its regulatory program to be
no less effective than the corresponding Federal regulations, and its
abandoned mine land reclamation plan to be consistent with the Federal
regulations.
DATES: Effective Date: March 9, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherry Wilson, Director, Birmingham
Field Office. Telephone: (205) 290-7282. E-mail: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background on the Louisiana Program
II. Submission of the Amendment
III. OSM's Findings
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
V. OSM's Decision
VI. Procedural Determinations
I. Background on the Louisiana Program
Section 503(a) of the Act permits a State to assume primacy for the
regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non-
Federal and non-Indian lands within its borders by demonstrating that
its program includes, among other things, ``a State law which provides
for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in
accordance with the requirements of this Act * * *; and rules and
regulations consistent with regulations issued by the Secretary
pursuant to this Act.'' See 30 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis
of these criteria, the Secretary of the Interior conditionally approved
the Louisiana program effective October 10, 1980. You can find
background information on the Louisiana program, including the
Secretary's findings, the disposition of comments, and the conditions
of approval of the Louisiana program in the October 10, 1980, Federal
Register (45 FR 67340). You can also find later actions concerning the
Louisiana program and program amendments at 30 CFR 918.10, 918.15 and
918.16.
The Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program was established by
Title IV of the Act in response to concerns over extensive
environmental damage caused by past coal mining activities. The program
is funded by a reclamation fee collected on each ton of coal that is
produced. The money collected is used to finance the reclamation of
abandoned coal mines and for other authorized activities. Section 405
of the Act allows States and Indian Tribes to assume exclusive
responsibility for reclamation activity within the State or on Indian
lands if they develop and submit to the Secretary of the Interior for
approval, a program (often referred to as a plan) for the reclamation
of abandoned coal mines. On the basis of these criteria, the Secretary
of the Interior approved the Louisiana plan on November 10, 1986. You
can find background information on the Louisiana plan, including the
Secretary's findings, the disposition of comments, and the approval of
the plan in the November 10, 1986, Federal Register (51 FR 40795). You
can find later actions concerning the Louisiana plan and amendments to
the plan at 30 CFR 918.25.
II. Submission of the Amendment
By letter dated March 4, 2010 (Administrative Record No. LA-369),
Louisiana sent us an amendment to its program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C.
1201 et seq.). Louisiana submitted its proposed amendment in response
to a September 30, 2009, letter (Administrative Record No. LA-368) that
OSM sent to Louisiana in accordance with 30 CFR 732.17(c). Louisiana
proposed revisions to the Louisiana Surface Mining Regulations found in
the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 43, Part XV (LAC)
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concerning definitions; lands eligible for remining; general provisions
for review of permit application information and entry of information
into AVS; review of applicant, operator, and ownership and control
information; review of permit history; review of compliance history;
permit eligibility determination; unanticipated events or conditions at
remining sites; eligibility for provisionally issued permits; written
findings for permit application approval; initial review and finding
requirements for improvidently issued permits; suspension or rescission
requirements for improvidently issued permits; who may challenge
ownership or control listings and findings; how to challenge an
ownership or control listing or finding; burden of proof for ownership
or control challenges; written agency decision on challenges to
ownership or control listings or findings; post-permit issuance
requirements for regulatory authorities and other actions based on
ownership, control, and violation information; post-permit issuance
information requirements for permittees; transfer, assignment, or sale
of permit rights; certifying and updating existing permit application
information; providing applicant and operator information; providing
permit history information; providing violation information;
backfilling and grading: previously mined areas; cessation orders; and
contractor eligibility.
We announced receipt of the proposed amendment in the September 30,
2010, Federal Register (75 FR 60373). In the same document, we opened
the public comment period and provided an opportunity for a public
hearing or meeting on the adequacy of the amendment. We did not hold a
public hearing or meeting because no one requested one. The public
comment period ended on November 1, 2010. We did not receive any public
comments.
III. OSM's Findings
We are approving the amendment as described below. The following
are the findings we made concerning the amendments unde SMCRA and the
Federal regulations at 30 CFR 732.15 and 732.17, and 30 CFR 884.14 and
884.15.
A. Section 105. Definitions
Louisiana added definitions for Applicant/Violator System or AVS;
Knowing or knowingly; Control or controller; Own, owner, or ownership;
and Willful or willfully.
We find that Louisiana's new definitions are substantively the same
as the counterpart Federal regulations at 30 CFR 701.5. The full text
of the new definitions can be found in the administrative record or
online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana deleted the definitions for Knowingly; Owned or
Controlled and Owns or Controls; Willfully; and Willful Violation.
We find that these deletions will not make Louisiana's regulations
less effective than the Federal counterparts because these definitions
were incorporated into other definitions to more closely follow the
Federal counterpart. The full text of the deleted definitions can be
found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana amended the definition Transfer, Assignment or Sale of
Rights from.
We find that Louisiana's new definition is substantively the same
as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 701.5.
Louisiana added a new definition For Violation, the full text of
the new definition can be found in the administrative record or online
at Regulations.gov.
We find that Louisiana's new definition is substantively the same
as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 701.5 with the
exception of not including a State counterpart to paragraph (C) related
to an alternative bonding system which is not needed since Louisiana
does not use an alternative bonding system. We find that this change,
including the exception, will not make Louisiana's regulations less
effective than the Federal counterpart.
Based on the above findings, we are approving Louisiana's proposed
regulations at Section 105, Definitions.
B. Section 2913. Lands Eligible for Remining
Louisiana added a new section with permitting requirements for
lands eligible for remining.
We find that Louisiana's Section 2913 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 785.25. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
C. Section 3113. Review of Permit Applications
Louisiana added a new paragraph C pertaining to entry of
information into AVS.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3113, paragraph C is substantively
the same as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.8.
Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the new paragraph can
be found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana added a new paragraph D for the review of applicant,
operator, and ownership and control information.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3113, paragraph D is substantively
the same as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.9.
Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the new paragraph can
be found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana added a new paragraph E to include provisions for the
review of permit history.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3113, paragraph E is substantively
the same as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.10.
Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the new paragraph can
be found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana added a new paragraph F to include provisions for the
review of compliance history.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3113, paragraph F is substantively
the same as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.11.
Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the new paragraph can
be found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana added a new paragraph G pertaining to permit eligibility
determinations.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3113, paragraph G is substantively
the same as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.12.
Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the new paragraph can
be found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana added a new paragraph H to include provisions for
unanticipated events or conditions at remining sites.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3113, paragraph H is substantively
the same as the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.13.
Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the new paragraph can
be found in the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Louisiana deleted paragraphs C, D, E, and F related to reviews of
violations, permit issuance related to correction or appeal of
violations, and final compliance reviews.
We find that the deletion of these four paragraphs (C., D., E., and
F.) will not make Louisiana's regulations less effective than the
Federal counterpart
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because these were incorporated into new paragraphs to more closely
follow the Federal counterpart as listed above. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the deleted paragraphs can be found in
the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
D. Section 3114. Eligibility for Provisionally Issued Permits
Louisiana added new paragraphs A, B, and C to include requirements
for the issuance of a provisional permit when a notice of violation has
been issued and the abatement period has yet to expire, or a violation
is unabated or uncorrected beyond the abatement or correction period.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3114 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.14. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new paragraphs can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
E. Section 3115. Criteria for Permit Approval or Denial
Louisiana added paragraphs A. 17, 18, and 19 for proposed remining
operations, permit application requirements, and eligibility
requirements.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3115 is no less effective than the
counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.15. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new paragraphs can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
F. Section 3127. Improvidently Issued Permits: General Procedures
Louisiana revised this section by deleting the existing paragraphs
A, B, and C and replacing them with new paragraphs A, B, C, D, and E
for improvidently issued permits.
We find that the deletion of the three paragraphs (A, B, and C)
will not make Louisiana's regulations less effective than the Federal
counterpart because these were incorporated into new paragraphs (A, B,
C, D, and E) to more closely follow the Federal counterparts. We find
that Louisiana's new Section 3127 is substantively the same as the
counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.21. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the revised section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
G. Section 3129. Improvidently Issued Permits: Suspension or Rescission
Procedures
Louisiana revised this section by adding ``Suspension or'' to the
title and by replacing paragraph A, revising sub-paragraphs of A via
several editorial changes, and by adding a new section A. 3 to closely
follow 30 CFR 773.23.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3129 closely follows the
counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.23 and is no less
effective. Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the revised
section can be found in the administrative record or online at
Regulations.gov.
H. Section 3131. Challenges to Ownership or Control Listings and
Findings
Louisiana added this new section to establish the requirements of
who can challenge a listing or finding of ownership or control.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3131 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.25. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
I. Section 3133. Challenging an Ownership or Control Listing or Finding
Louisiana added this new section to provide provisions for the
applicant to challenge an ownership or control listing or finding.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3133 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.26. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
J. Section 3135. Burden of Proof for Ownership or Control Challenges
Louisiana added this new section to include requirements for
meeting the burden of proof by the applicant.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3135 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.27. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
K. Section 3137. Written Decision on Challenges to Ownership or Control
Listings or Findings
Louisiana added this new section to include requirements for the
regulatory authority to review and investigate the evidence and
explanatory materials submitted by the applicant when challenging
ownership or control listings or findings.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3137 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 773.28. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
L. Chapter 35. Permit Reviews and Renewals; Transfers, Sale and
Assignment of Rights Granted Under Permits
Louisiana amended the wording of this title to read as follows:
Chapter 35. Permit Reviews and Renewals; Transfer, Sale and
Assignment of Rights Granted Under Permits; Post-Permit Issuance
Requirements; and Other Actions Based on Ownership, Control and
Violation Information
We find that Louisiana's title change is substantively the same as
the Federal counterpart title for part 774. Therefore, we are approving
it.
M. Section 3521. Post Permit Issuance Requirements for Regulatory
Authorities and Other Actions Based on Ownership, Control, and
Violation Information
Louisiana added this new section to include requirements for when
the regulatory authority has to enter information into AVS.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3521 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 774.11. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
N. Section 3523. Post-Permit Issuance Information Requirements for
Permittees
Louisiana added this new section to include requirements for the
permittee in relation to cessation orders.
We find that Louisiana's Section 3523 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 774.12. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
O. Section 3517. Transfer, Assignment or Sale of Permit Rights:
Obtaining Approval
Louisiana amended paragraph C.1. by changing a reference to Section
3113.G and 3115.
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We find that Louisiana's revision to Section 3517 does not make
this section less effective than the counterpart Federal regulations at
Sec. 774.17. Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the
revised paragraph can be found in the administrative record or online
at Regulations.gov.
P. Section 2304. Certifying and Updating Existing Permit Application
Information
Louisiana added this new section to include provisions for updating
information contained in AVS.
We find that Louisiana's Section 2304 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 778.9. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
Q. Section 2305. Identification of Interests
Louisiana amended paragraphs A.1, 2, 3, and 4 to closely follow 30
CFR 778.11 and 778.12. We find that Louisiana's revision to Section
2305 does not make this section less effective than the counterpart
Federal regulations at Sec. Sec. 778.11 and 778.12. Therefore, we are
approving it. The text of the revised paragraphs can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
R. Section 2307. Compliance Information
Louisiana amended paragraphs A.1 and 3 to closely follow 30 CFR
778.14. We find that Louisiana's revision to Section 2307 does not make
this section less effective than the counterpart Federal regulations at
Sec. 778.14. Therefore, we are approving it. The full text of the
revised paragraphs can be found in the administrative record or online
at Regulations.gov.
S. Section 5414. Backfilling and Grading: Previously Mined Areas
Louisiana added this new section to include requirements for
backfilling and grading on remining operations.
We find that Louisiana's Section 5414 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 816.106. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
T. Section 6501. Cessation Orders
Louisiana amended paragraph G to closely follow 30 CFR 843.11. We
find that Louisiana's Section 6501 is substantively the same as the
counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 843.11. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the revised paragraph can be found in
the administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
U. Section 8509. Contractor Eligibility
Louisiana added this new section to include requirements for
contractor eligibility to successfully bid for an AML contract.
We find that Louisiana's Section 8509 is substantively the same as
the counterpart Federal regulation at 30 CFR 874.16. Therefore, we are
approving it. The full text of the new section can be found in the
administrative record or online at Regulations.gov.
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
Public Comments
We asked for public comments on the amendment, but did not receive
any.
Federal Agency Comments
On April 6, 2010, under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i) and section 503(b)
of SMCRA, we requested comments on the amendment from various Federal
agencies with an actual or potential interest in the Louisiana program
(Administrative Record No. LA-369.01). We did not receive any comments.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Concurrence and Comments
Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(ii), we are required to get a written
concurrence from EPA for those provisions of the program amendment that
relate to air or water quality standards issued under the authority of
the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). None of the revisions that Louisiana proposed to
make in this amendment pertains to air or water quality standards.
Therefore, we did not ask EPA to concur on the amendment. However, on
April 6, 2010, under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i), we requested comments on
the amendment from the EPA (Administrative Record No. LA-369.01). The
EPA did not respond to our request.
State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(4), we are required to request comments from
the SHPO and ACHP on amendments that may have an effect on historic
properties. On April 6, 2010, we requested comments on Louisiana'
amendment (Administrative Record No. LA-369.01), but neither responded
to our request.
V. OSM's Decision
Based on the above findings, we approve the amendment Louisiana
sent us on March 4, 2010.
To implement this decision, we are amending the Federal regulations
at 30 CFR part 918, which codify decisions concerning the Louisiana
program. We find that good cause exists under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to
make this final rule effective immediately. Section 503(a) of SMCRA
requires that the State's program demonstrate that the State has the
capability of carrying out the provisions of the Act and meeting its
purposes. Making this rule effective immediately will expedite that
process. SMCRA requires consistency of State and Federal standards.
VI. Procedural Determinations
Executive Order 12630--Takings
This rule does not have takings implications. This determination is
based on the analysis performed for the counterpart Federal regulation.
Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is exempted from review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988--Civil Justice Reform
The Department of the Interior has conducted the reviews required
by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 and has determined that this rule
meets the applicable standards of subsections (a) and (b) of that
section. However, these standards are not applicable to the actual
language of State regulatory programs and program amendments because
each program is drafted and promulgated by a specific State, not by
OSM. Under sections 503 and 505 of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1253 and 1255) and
the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 730.11, 732.15, and 732.17(h)(10)
decisions on proposed State regulatory programs and program amendments
submitted by the States must be based solely on a determination of
whether the submittal is consistent with SMCRA and its implementing
Federal regulations and whether the other requirements of 30 CFR parts
730, 731, and 732 have been met.
Executive Order 13132--Federalism
This rule does not have Federalism implications. SMCRA delineates
the roles of the Federal and State governments with regard to the
regulation of surface coal mining and
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reclamation operations. One of the purposes of SMCRA is to ``establish
a nationwide program to protect society and the environment from the
adverse effects of surface coal mining operations.'' Section 503(a)(1)
of SMCRA requires that State laws regulating surface coal mining and
reclamation operations be ``in accordance with'' the requirements of
SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7) requires that State programs contain rules
and regulations ``consistent with'' regulations issued by the Secretary
pursuant to SMCRA.
Executive Order 13175--Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
In accordance with Executive Order 13175, we have evaluated the
potential effects of this rule on Federally-recognized Indian tribes
and have determined that the rule does not have substantial direct
effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
This determination is based on the fact that the Louisiana program does
not regulate coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation
operations on Indian lands. Therefore, the Louisiana program has no
effect on Federally-recognized Indian tribes.
Executive Order 13211--Regulations That Significantly Affect the
Supply, Distribution, or Use of Energy
On May 18, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13211 which
requires agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for a rule
that is (1) considered significant under Executive Order 12866, and (2)
likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy. Because this rule is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866 and is not expected to have a significant
adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, a
Statement of Energy Effects is not required.
National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not require an environmental impact statement
because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that
agency decisions on proposed State regulatory program provisions do not
constitute major Federal actions within the meaning of section
102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(C)).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain information collection requirements that
require approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507 et seq.).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior certifies that this rule will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
The State submittal, which is the subject of this rule, is based upon
counterpart Federal regulations for which an economic analysis was
prepared and certification made that such regulations would not have a
significant economic effect upon a substantial number of small
entities. In making the determination as to whether this rule would
have a significant economic impact, the Department relied upon the data
and assumptions for the counterpart Federal regulations.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule: (a) Does not
have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million; (b) Will not
cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual
industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; and (c) does not have significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the
ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based
enterprises. This determination is based upon the fact that the State
submittal, which is the subject of this rule, is based upon counterpart
Federal regulations for which an analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal regulation was not considered a
major rule.
Unfunded Mandates
This rule will not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or
tribal governments or the private sector of $100 million or more in any
given year. This determination is based upon the fact that the State
submittal, which is the subject of this rule, is based upon counterpart
Federal regulations for which an analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal regulation did not impose an
unfunded mandate.
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 918
Intergovernmental relations, Surface mining, Underground mining.
Dated: December 29, 2010.
Ervin J. Barchenger,
Regional Director, Mid-Continent Region.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, 30 CFR part 918 is amended
as set forth below:
PART 918--LOUISIANA
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1. The authority citation for part 918 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
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2. Section 918.15 is amended in the table by adding a new entry in
chronological order by ``Date of final publication'' to read as
follows:
Sec. 918.15 Approval of Louisiana regulatory program amendments.
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Original amendment Date of final
submission date publication Citation/description
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March 4, 2010.......... March 9, 2011.......... Sections 105; 2913;
3113 C., D., E., F.,
G., H.; 3114; 3115 A.
17, 18, 19; 3127;
3129; 3131; 3133;
3135; 3137; Chapter
35 title; 3521; 3523;
3517 C.1.; 2304; 2305
A.1., A.2.c., d., e.,
A.3., A.4.; 2307
A.1., A.3.; 5414;
6501 G.
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3. Section 918.25 is amended in the table by adding a new entry in
chronological order by ``Date of final publication'' to read as
follows:
Sec. 918.25 Approval of Louisiana abandoned mine land reclamation
plan amendments.
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Original amendment Date of final
submission date publication Citation/description
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March 4, 2010............... March 9, 2011....... Section 8509.
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