OSM Fact Sheet
March 21, 2002

	OSM AWARDS VIRGINIA $5,441,704
	FOR ABANDONED MINE LANDS PROGRAM

The Interior Department=s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) has awarded Virginia a $5,441,704 grant to assist in funding the State's abandoned mine lands (AML) reclamation program.  

	The $5,441,704 grant consists of $5,328,149 in current year money plus $113,554 in funds carried over from prior year funding.

Funds for AML grants come from fees paid by coal producers at the rate of 35 cents per ton of surface mined coal and 15 cents per ton of coal mined underground.


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For further information about the grant contact Terry Bates (276) 523-8212.