OSM FACT SHEET
U.S. Department of the Interior     
Office of Surface Mining
June 25, 1998
                                             
OSM AWARDS IOWA $129,060 TO ASSIST
IN REGULATING SURFACE EFFECTS OF COAL MINING
                                    
The Interior Department s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
and Enforcement (OSM) is providing Iowa a $129,060 grant to help
the state regulate the surface effects of coal mining.

The grant assists in paying half of Iowa s inspection and
enforcement costs, including equipment, supplies and transportation.

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NOTE: For further information about the grant contact Ken Tow
(515) 281-6146.