[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 31, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-13139]
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[Federal Register: May 31, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 925
Missouri Permanent Regulatory Program
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM),
Interior.
ACTION: Withdrawal of proposed amendment.
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SUMMARY: OSM is announcing the withdrawal of a proposed amendment to
the Missouri permanent regulatory program (hereinafter, the ``Missouri
program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA). The proposed amendment submitted on September 24, 1993,
pertains to provisions of Missouri's alternative bonding system
statute. Missouri is withdrawing this amendment because it intends to
resubmit a complete package to resolve all remaining concerns
identified by OSM.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This withdrawal is effective May 31, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael C. Wolfrom; Telephone: (816) 374-6405.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By letter dated September 24, 1993
(Administrative Record No. MO-575), Missouri submitted a proposed
amendment to its program pursuant to SMCRA. The proposed amendment
revised Missouri statutes concerning its bonding requirements. Missouri
submitted the proposed amendment with the intent of satisfying the
required program amendments at 30 CFR 925.16(g).
On October 18, 1993 (Administrative Record No. MO-580), OSM
announced receipt of and solicited public comment on the proposed
program amendment (58 FR 53683). On March 9, 1994 (Administrative
Record No. MO-592), OSM notified Missouri of concerns it had with the
proposed program amendment. On April 4, 1994 (Administrative Record No.
MO-594), Missouri responded to some of OSM's concerns and requested a
meeting with OSM to discuss others. On May 5, 1994, a public meeting
was held between OSM and the State of Missouri at the OSM Field Office
in Kansas City, Missouri (Administrative Record No. MO-597). In follow
up to discussions at that meeting, Missouri formally requested that the
proposed amendment be withdrawn in a letter dated May 10, 1994
(Administrative Record No. MO-598). Missouri proposes to submit a
complete package of revised statutes, regulations, and other
information to address all outstanding OSM concerns with the Missouri
alternative bonding system.
Therefore, the proposed amendment announced in the October 18,
1993, Federal Register is withdrawn.
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 925
Intergovernmental relations, Surface mining, Underground mining.
Dated: May 24, 1994.
Russell F. Price,
Acting Assistant Director, Western Support Center.
[FR Doc. 94-13139 Filed 5-27-94; 8:45 am]
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