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	  <title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Whats New</title>
	  <link>http://www.osmre.gov/rss/notice.html</link>
	  <description>What's New</description>
          <dc:subject>What's New</dc:subject>
	  <language>en</language>
          <dc:rights>Copyright 2009</dc:rights>
          <pubDate>WEB, 18 NOVEMBER 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>

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	<title>Office of Surface Mining, Bureau of Land Management Schedule Meetings with Stakeholders on Proposed Consolidation</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2012/010612.pdf</link>
	<description>WASHINGTON -- The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a series of meetings around the country soliciting input on the proposed consolidation of OSM within BLM.</description>
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	<title>2012 Reclamation Awards Nominations Announced</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/awards/Awards.shtm</link>
	<description>2012 Reclamation Awards nominations for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards and Abandoned Mine Reclamation Awards</description>
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	<title>Secretary Salazar and Director Pizarchik Announce $485 Million in Grants to States and Tribes to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mines</title>
	<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/Secretary-Salazar-and-Director-Pizarchik-Announce-485-Million-in-Grants-to-States-and-Tribes-to-Clean-Up-Abandoned-Coal-Mines.cfm</link>
	<description>WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) Director Joe Pizarchik today announced nearly half a billion dollars in grants for states and tribes to eliminate health and safety hazards caused by past coal mining. This year's funding – a $90 million increase over last year – will generate more than $1 billion in economic activity and support thousands of jobs across the country.  Date: 12-15-11</description>
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	<title>Directive PER-23: OSM Telework Policy</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directives.shtm#PER</link>
	<description>New Directive; PER-23: OSM Telework Policy. Effective: 12-08-11</description>
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	<title>OSM Headquarters Employee Directory</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/contacts/EmployeeDir/OSMhqdir.shtm</link>
	<description>OSM HQ staff directory. Date: 11-3-11</description>
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	<title>Interior Secretary Announces Consolidation of OSM within BLM</title>
	<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/Interior-to-Examine-Integration-of-Interiors-Mining-Regulation-and-Mine-Reclamation-Programs.cfm</link>
	<description>Interior to Examine Integration of Interior's Mining Regulation and Mine Reclamation Programs. Date: 11-2-11</description>
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	<title>Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) page updated</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/contacts/Foia.shtm</link>
	<description>Applachian Region for Kentucky and Western Region contacts updated. Date: 10-27-11</description>
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	<title>Federal Register Final Rule Index</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/FEDREG/FinalRuleIndex.shtm</link>
	<description>1980 Volume 45, 1994 Volume 59, 1995 Volume 60, 1996 Volume 61, 1997 Volume 62, 1998 Volume 63, 1999 Volume 64, 2000 Volume 65, 2001 Volume 66, 2003 Volume 68, and 2005 Volume 70. Date: 10-19-11</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Honors Companies for Exemplary Mine Reclamation</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/101711.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington, D.C.) – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) today will honor four coal companies for their commitment to reclaiming land and waters once mining is completed. Date: 10-17-11</description>
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	<title>Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) page updated</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/contacts/Foia.shtm</link>
	<description>Mid-Continent Region Office FOIA Coordinator is now Kimberly Lambert. Date: 10-11-11</description>
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	<title>Federal Register Final Rule Index</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/FEDREG/FinalRuleIndex.shtm</link>
	<description>1980 Volume 45, 1988 Volume 53, 1989 Volume 54, 1996 Volume 61, 1998 Volume 63, 1999 Volume 64, and 2003 Volume 68. Date: 10-11-11</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to Honor Winners of 2011 Awards for Exemplary Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/100711.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington, D.C.) – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) will recognize the winners of the bureau’s awards for exceptional reclamation of abandoned mines next week.  Date: 10-07-11</description>
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	<title>Citizen's Request for an Inspection form</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/citizen/InspectionRequest.shtm</link>
	<description>The Citizen's Request for an Inspection form, OMB no. 1029-0118, has been renewed. New expiration date 10/31/2014. Effective: 10-06-11</description>
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	<title>Federal Register Final Rule Index</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/FEDREG/FinalRuleIndex.shtm</link>
	<description>1992 Volume 57, 1994 Volume 59, 1995 Volume 60, 1997 Volume 62, 1998 Volume 63, 1999 Volume 64, 2000 Volume 65, and 2001 Volume 66. Date: 09-30-11</description>
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	<title>Federal Register Final Rule Index</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/FEDREG/FinalRuleIndex.shtm</link>
	<description>1983 Volume 48, 1986 Volume 51, 1988 Volume 53, 1989 Volume 54, 1990 Volume 55, 1991 Volume 56, 1992 Volume 57, 1993 Volume 58, 1994 Volume 59, 1996 Volume 61, 1997 Volume 62, 1999 Volume 64, and 2000 Volume 65. Date: 09-19-11</description>
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	<title>Federal Register Final Rule Index</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/FEDREG/FinalRuleIndex.shtm</link>
	<description>1982 Volume 47, 1983 Volume 48, 1984 Volume 49, 1985 Volume 50, 1986 Volume 51, 1987 Volume 52, 1988 Volume 53, 1989 Volume 54, 1991 Volume 56, 1992 Volume 57, 1996 Volume 61, 1997 Volume 62, and 2000 Volume 65. Date: 09-16-11</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announces the winners of the 2011 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards and the 2011 National Awards for Excellence in Surface Mining. (UPDATED)</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/090211.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington, D.C.) – One of OSM's Congressionally-mandated missions is ensuring that America's coalfields are reclaimed after mining is complete. As part of that mission, the bureau has for decades recognized deserving state regulatory agencies and coal mining companies with annual awards for their efforts. Date: 09-13-11</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announces the winners of the 2011 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards and the 2011 National Awards for Excellence in Surface Mining.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/090211.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington, D.C.) – One of OSM's Congressionally-mandated missions is ensuring that America's coalfields are reclaimed after mining is complete. As part of that mission, the bureau has for decades recognized deserving state regulatory agencies and coal mining companies with annual awards for their efforts. Date: 09-02-11</description>
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	<title>Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) page updated</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/foia/FOIA.shtm</link>
	<description>The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records unless OSM reasonably foresees that the release of the information in those records would harm an interest protected by one or more of the nine exemptions (reasons an agency may withhold records from a requester) or release is prohibited by law. Date: 08-25-11</description>
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	<title>VIDEO: OSM Director's Statement on Diversity</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/stories/2011/DiversityPolicyStatement.shtm</link>
	<description>Diversity and Inclusion Policy statement video and memo. Date: 08-18-11</description>
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	<title>OSM Observes 34th Anniversary of SMCRA</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/stories/2011/SMCRA_Anniversary.shtm</link>
	<description>Date: 08-03-11</description>
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	<title>Code of Scientific and Scholarly Conduct</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/significant_guidance.shtm</link>
	<description>Date: 06-30-11</description>
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	<title>OSM Receives Prestigious Bird Stewardship Award</title>
	<link>http://tinyurl.com/3juwk95</link>
	<description>WASHINGTON, D.C.--Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is the recipient of the first Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award in recognition of OSM's Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. Date: 05-31-11</description>
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	<title>Glenda Owens' testimony</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/congress/Congressional.shtm</link>
	<description>Glenda Owens' testimony before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests on Senate Bill 897. Date: 05-18-11</description>
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	<title>Contacts for Abandoned Mine Land and Regulatory Programs (Updated)</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/contacts/map/map.aspx</link>
	<description>Date: 05-11-11</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Extends Deadline for 2011 Excellence In Surface Coal Mining and 2011 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/031711.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington, D.C.) The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is once again seeking the best examples of reclaiming active coal mines for its annual awards. Date: 03-17-11</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Extends Deadline for 2011 Excellence In Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/031511.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington, D.C.) The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is once again seeking the best examples of reclaiming active coal mines for its annual awards. Date: 03-15-11</description>
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	<title>OSM Solicits Comments on Oversight of State and Tribal Coal Mining Programs (Updated)</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/030111a.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington) – To improve its oversight of state and tribal surface coal mining programs, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) today began to solicit input from stakeholders on where the bureau should focus its oversight resources and which aspects of state and tribal programs should be reviewed during the next evaluation period, which begins later this year. Date: 03-01-11</description>
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	<title>Directive PRC-9 change notice</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directives.shtm#PRC</link>
	<description>Directive PRC-9: Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) Training and Reference Manual Guide. Effective: 02-17-11</description>
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	<title>OSM Solicits Comments on Oversight of State and Tribal Coal Mining Programs</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/030111a.pdf</link>
	<description>(Washington) – To improve its oversight of state and tribal surface coal mining programs, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) today began to solicit input from stakeholders on where the bureau should focus its oversight resources and which aspects of state and tribal programs should be reviewed during the next evaluation period, which begins later this year. Date: 03-01-11</description>
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	<title>OSM Solicits Nominations for National Mine Reclamation Awards</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/030111.pdf</link>
	<description>WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is accepting nominations for the 2011 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards and the 2011 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Awards. These awards recognize exemplary mine reclamation results and techniques in use across the Nation. Date: 03-01-11</description>
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	<title>FY 2012 Budget Enhances Surface Coal Mining Oversight and Reduces Spending</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2011/021411.pdf</link>
	<description>WASHINGTON, D.C. – The proposed budget for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 reduces discretionary spending while enhancing oversight of State coal regulatory programs. The budget proposes to reform mandatory spending on abandoned mine reclamation to create a competitive grant program that would address the Nation’s highest priority abandoned coal mine sites, and mitigate the most critical public health and environmental hazards. Date: 02-14-11</description>
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	<title>Finalized Oversight Directives</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directives.shtm</link>
	<description>OSM Finalizes New/Revised Oversight Directives REG-8, REG-23, and INE-35. Effective: 01-31-11</description>
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	<title>Call for 2011 Nominations!</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/awards/Awards.shtm</link>
	<description>OSM Issues 2011 Call for Nominations for the Abandoned Mine and Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamations Awards. Date: 01-21-11</description>
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	<title>Salazar Announces $395 Million Available to States and Tribes for Cleaning Up Abandoned Coal Mines</title>
	<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/Salazar-Announces-395-Million-Available-to-States-and-Tribes-for-Cleaning-Up-Abandoned-Coal-mines.cfm</link>
	<description>WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the availability of more than $395 million in grants to states and tribes to restore abandoned mine lands nationwide, generating jobs and eliminating health and safety hazards caused by past coal mining. The Fiscal Year 2011 funding for the grants administered by Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) represents an increase of more than $25 million over last year. Date: 12-15-10</description>
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	<title>2010 Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey Results</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/SurveyResults/FEVS/FEVS.shtm</link>
	<description>The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement today is announcing the bureau’s results in the 2010 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, which measures employee satisfaction and leads to improved government operations. We are pleased to announce that OSM improved on 81 percent of the 62 questions measured between 2008 and this year. In the coming weeks and months, OSM supervisors will be engaging their employees for additional input on how we can continue to improve. We want to especially focus our efforts on improving OSM employees’ worklife benefits and resources. Date: 11-30-10</description>
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	<title>One Year Mark of OSM's Oversight Improvement Initiative</title>
	<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/salazar-commends-osm-initiatives-to-improve-oversight-of-state-surface-coal-mining-programs.cfm</link>
	<description>Effective: 11-18-10               Format: .cfm</description>
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	<title>OSM to Recognize Projects Demonstrating Exemplary Mine Reclamation, Good Community Relationships</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/101810.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 10-18-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>OSM to Recognize 2010 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award Winners</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/092010.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 09-20-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) Employee Len Meier Wins Department of Defense Award for Support of National Guard and Reserve members</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/stories/LMeierPatriotAward.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 09-16-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>2010 Annual Evaluation Reports. OSM issues an annual report concerning both OSM and State activities under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977. Information in the report is gathered from individual evaluation reports of both regulatory and AML programs in the States and on Indian lands. We will continue to add reports to this website as they are available.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/Reports/EvalInfo/2010/2010.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 08-27-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Five State Regulatory Agencies, Six Mining Companies Win Reclamation Awards from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/081710.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 08-17-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>We celebrate SMCRA’s 33rd Anniversary on August 3, 2010! OSM Director Pizarchik and OSM employees commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.
	   
		On August 3, 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) into law. Today, OSM takes pride in its many accomplishments over the last 33 years.  While we reflect on what we have accomplished under SMCRA, we realize there is still work to be done - and that work has begun. 
		
		As we commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of SMCRA, we also recognize the dedicated employees of OSM who work hard to contribute to the mission of SMCRA.  
	</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/Stories/SMCRA_Anniversary.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 08-02-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Public Notice:  View detailed information of each Open House for the Stream Protection Rule Environmental Impact Statement.  The purpose of the Open Houses is to provide information regarding the proposed Stream Protection Rule and possible alternatives and to receive comments from the public regarding its scope. 
	 
	 Public Scoping comment period ends on July 30, 2010.  View details to each Open House, Code of Conduct, and Comment Form.
	</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/OpenHouses.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 07-08-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>OSM Announces Open Houses to Gather Public Comments on an Environmental Impact Statement For Rule to Protect Streams</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/070210.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 07-02-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>OSM to Hold Open Houses to Take Public Comments on Stream Protection Rule EIS</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/061810.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 06-18-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>Web Maintenance June 11-12</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/WebMaintenance6.11.10.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 06-09-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Check out the redesigned Western Region Website! It’s at the same address, http://www.wrcc.osmre.gov, but it has a brand new look!</title>
	<link>http://www.wrcc.osmre.gov</link>
	<description>Effective: 06-07-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Photos of Dr. Allan Comp at a recent reception honoring him for his Service to America Medal for his work with volunteers who address environmental and economic issues in coal-producing states.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/Stories/ACompHonor5.2010.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 05-10-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>OSM Begins Using Twitter to Deliver Information to Public More Quickly.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/050510.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 05-05-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>Dr. Comp Honored for His Service</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/050310_1.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 05-03-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Announces Notice of Intent to Conduct Environmental Impact Statement, Conducts Stakeholder Meetings to Develop New Rule to Protect Streams</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/042910.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 04-29-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>As part of our efforts to review under Oversight Improvement Actions, we are providing you with the Draft - Geospatial Strategic Plan, April 9, 2010, for review and comment. Comments are due by May 7, 2010; email comments to Billie Clark (bclark@osmre.gov)</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/Oversight/SCM/GeoPlanDraft.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 04-20-10               Format: .pdf</description>
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	<title>AML Nominations Closing Soon.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/awards/Awards.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 04-07-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Details of OSM's Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request </title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/budget/Budget.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 03-24-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>2010 Mine Reclamation Award Nominations Closing Soon.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/awards/Awards.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 03-24-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Director's Visit to Kentucky</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/020810.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-24-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Director Meets with West Virginia Coal Mine Association</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/Stories/012110a.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-17-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>The Appalachian Region's Website Has Launched!</title>
	<link>http://www.arcc.osmre.gov/</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-16-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Director's Aerial Tour of West Virginia Coalfields</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/Stories/012110.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-05-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Call for Nominations for the 2010 Excellence In Surface Coal Mining and Abandoned Mine Reclamation Awards. </title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/awards/Awards.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-04-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>A New Appalachian Region Website is Coming Soon </title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/Stories/ARWebsite.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-03-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Director's Listening Tour in West Virginia</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/012210.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-02-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Fiscal Year 2011 Addresses Surface Coal Regulation and Reduces Deficit </title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/020110.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 02-01-10               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to Issue the Call for Nominations
	for the 2010 Excellence In Surface Coal Mining and Abandoned Mine Reclamation Awards</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2010/012810.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 01-28-10               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>OSM Director Joe Pizarchik Visits West Virginia on Fact Finding and Listening Tour.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/012010.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 01-22-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>OSM Director Joe Pizarchik Meets With Environmental Groups in Washington, D.C.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/011510.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 01-15-10               Format: .shtm</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Director to Meet with Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribal Officials</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/docs/010710MA.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 01-08-10               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Announces Over $68 Million in Regulatory Grants for State and Tribal Coal Mining Programs</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2009/122209.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-22-09               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Extends Public Comment Period on New Coal Mining Oversight Initiatives </title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2009/121509.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-15-09               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>Getting To Know Joe</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/Stories/GettingToKnowJoe.shtm</link>
	<description>For the first time since joining OSM, Director Joe Pizarchik was interviewed by reporters from the coalfield areas the week of December 7, 2009.  Their insightful questions will also provide the public — as well as OSM employees — a chance to get to know Joe a little better.  What follows is a partial transcript of a few of the questions he answered.  We’ll add more as the sessions are transcribed.</description>
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	<title>Comment on Stream Buffer Zone</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/news/archive/2009/113009.pdf</link>
	<description>OSM announces opportunity to comment on options for revisions to Stream Buffer Zone and Related Rules</description>
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	<title>2008 Annual Report (includes data from Fiscal Year 2007)</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/reports/annualreports/2008/fy08.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 11-30-09               Format: HTML</description>
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	<title>Immediate Stream Protection Measures</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/docs/StreamProtectionMeasures.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 11-20-09               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>Interior Coal Mining Oversight</title>
	<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/111809.html</link>
	<description>Effective: 11-18-09               Format: HTML</description>
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	<title>Oversight of Surface Coal Mining</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/oversight/scm/scm.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 11-18-09               Format: SHTM</description>
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	<title>2009 Active Awards Winners</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/news/archive/2009/102809.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 10-28-09               Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>2010 Applied Science Solicitation</title>
	<link>http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/appliedscience.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 10-16-09               Format: SHTML</description>
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	<title>OSM Gives Top Honors for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Proud To Recognize This Year’s Winners</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/News/Archive/2009/092809.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 09-28-09    Size: 90 KB  Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>August 19, 2009(Accessible Version)Directive: Change Notice - Agency Administered Grievance Procedure.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive965.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 08-19-09   Size: 24 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>August 18, 2009 - News Release: OSM Issues Final Rule Increasing Civil Penalties.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/ref/mou/ASCM061109.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 08-18-09   Size: 91.5 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>July 15, 2009 - News Release: OSM Issues Final Rule Increasing Civil Penalties.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/news/archive/2009/071509.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 07-15-09   Size: 42 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>June 12, 2009 COALEX Research Reports</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/Coalex/Coalex.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 06-12-09</description>
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	<title>June 11, 2009 (Accessible Version)Directive: Safety and Occupational Health Program.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive959.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 06-04-09   Size: 89.9 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>June 11, 2009 (Accessible Version)Directive: Motor Vehicle Management Program.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive960.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 05-22-09   Size: 259 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>June 11, 2009 (Accessible Version)Directive: Personal Property Management Program.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive961.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 05-22-09   Size: 258 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>June 8, 2009 - Information Quality and Peer Review</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/osm_info_quality.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 06-08-09   </description>
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	<title>May 7, 2009 - News Release: OSM Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Proposal.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/topic/budget/docs/BudgetFY2010.shtm</link>
	<description>Effective: 05-07-09   </description>
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	<title>March 6, 2009 (Accessible Version)Directive: Change Notice - Environmental Management Systems.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive964.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 03-12-09   Size: 25 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 15, 2009 - News Release: Office of Surface Mining, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Coal Mining Company Fund Pennsylvania Mine Mapping Initiative.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom/news/archive/2009/011509.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 01-15-09   Size: 62 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 14, 2009 - Directive: Administrative Control of Funds.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive963nc.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-18-08   Size: 4.85 MB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 14, 2009 - (Accessible Version)Directive: Administrative Control of Funds.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive963.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-18-08   Size: 112 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - Directive: Change Notice - Civil Penalty Conference Officers Manual.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive938nc.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 527 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - (Accessible Version)Directive: Change Notice - Civil Penalty Conference Officers Manual.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive938.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 183 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - Directive: Authorized Representatives.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive958nc.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 2.6 MB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - (Accessible Version)Directive: Authorized Representatives.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive958.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 55 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - Directive: Hardware and Software Management.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive945nc.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 2.3 MB Format: PDF</description>
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<item>
	<title>January 7, 2009 - (Accessible Version)Directive: Hardware and Software Management.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive945.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 58 KB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - Directive: Federal Blaster Certification Program and Blasting Enforcement.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive962nc.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 7 MB Format: PDF</description>
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	<title>January 7, 2009 - (Accessible Version)Directive: Federal Blaster Certification Program and Blasting Enforcement.</title>
	<link>http://www.osmre.gov/guidance/directives/directive962.pdf</link>
	<description>Effective: 12-09-08   Size: 155 KB Format: PDF</description>
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