OSM Fact Sheet
September 19, 2000

         
            OSM AWARDS NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE $25,985
            TO REGULATE SURFACE EFFECTS OF COAL MINING

     The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement (OSM) is providing the Northern Cheyenne tribe with a
$25,985 grant to help regulate the surface effects of coal mining on tribal
lands in Montana.
     The grant assists in paying half of the Northern Cheyenne's
inspection and enforcement costs, including equipment, supplies and
transportation.     
                             -DOI-  

For further information about the grant contact Jason Whiteman (406) 477-
6506.