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class="index-character-anchor" id="TOP"> <p>This page contains the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) active policy directives. Directives are organized by subject area. </p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div class="usa-accordion paragraph paragraph--type--uswds-accordion paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4596 usa-accordion--multiselectable"data-allow-multiple> <!-- Use the accurate heading level to maintain the document outline --> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4596-0581"> What is policy? </button> </h2> <div id="4596-0581" class="usa-accordion__content usa-prose"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4616"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div><p paraeid="{6e7bcf65-d8de-4d70-a76d-8e656451412e}{196}" paraid="544295367">Policy is official guidance issued by an organization with the intent to provide high-level procedures and protocols to achieve organizational goals and priorities. </p> <p paraeid="{6e7bcf65-d8de-4d70-a76d-8e656451412e}{212}" paraid="891823301">In the Federal government, policy follows a hierarchy. If an agency's policy conflicts with that of another level in the Federal government, this is how the conflict generally resolves:</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="2" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6e7bcf65-d8de-4d70-a76d-8e656451412e}{230}" paraid="1612147804">Federal law and regulations supersede all other corresponding federal policies. </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="2" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6e7bcf65-d8de-4d70-a76d-8e656451412e}{237}" paraid="2107964059">The policies issued governmentwide from the Executive Branch supersede all other corresponding Departmental policies. </p> </li> </ul> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="2" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6e7bcf65-d8de-4d70-a76d-8e656451412e}{244}" paraid="1026494415">The policies of the Department of Interior supersede all other corresponding OSMRE policies. </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="2" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6e7bcf65-d8de-4d70-a76d-8e656451412e}{251}" paraid="1367230885">OSMRE policies supersede other non-policy establishing practices, documents, and manuals. </p> </li> </ul> <p paraeid="{1f62ff09-66b5-4e0f-8303-13d9e0690f78}{3}" paraid="2003260343"><img alt="Stacked venn diagram showing Federal Legislation as the largest circle, Federal Regulations, Policies, Directives, as the second largest circle, DOI Policies as the second smallest circle and OSMRE Directives as the smallest circle" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="66d118e0-67a4-4a51-b460-25dae7dc9d95" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Policy%20Environment%20png_1.PNG" width="915" height="736" loading="lazy"></p> <p paraeid="{1f62ff09-66b5-4e0f-8303-13d9e0690f78}{7}" paraid="1960585673">OSMRE does not intend to issue policy directives to restate Departmental or Federal policies. In the absence of specific OSMRE directives for a specific subject, OSMRE defaults to the Departmental and/or Federal policy or policies for that subject. Contact the OSMRE program area most closely related to the subject for more information on all policies governing that subject. </p> <p><strong>Examples:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Federal Legislation:</strong> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/laws-and-regulations">Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA</a>)</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Federal Regulations, Policies, Directives:</b> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/">Executive Orders</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/laws-and-regulations">Code of Federal Regulations Title 30 : Mineral Resources</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/information-for-agencies/memoranda/">Office of Management and Budget Memoranda </a></li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Department of Interior Policies:</b> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order">Secretary's Orders </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.doi.gov/document-library/departmental-manual" title="Department Manual">Department Manual </a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>OSMRE Policies:</strong> <ul> <li>Directives (see below)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4596-115"> What are directives? </button> </h2> <div id="4596-115" class="usa-accordion__content usa-prose"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4566"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div><p>Directives are written communications provided in the form of instructions, manuals, notices, guides, policies, and certain high-level procedures. Directives assist OSMRE employees in effectively performing their jobs. Additionally, some directives are designed for use by external stakeholders.</p> <p>Before 2023 some revisions to directives were enacted through Change Notices. In these cases the directive will have a subject code format with an additional dash and number (e.g. ADS-16-2). In cases where there are Change Notices associated with directives it is recommended to read the base directive first and then subsequent Change Notices.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4596-2846"> How are directives maintained? </button> </h2> <div id="4596-2846" class="usa-accordion__content usa-prose"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4576"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div><p>OSMRE reviews all policy directives on a regular and recurring basis to assess continued alignment with applicable statutes, regulations, related policies, or other formal requirements, based on assigned and delegated authorities. These ongoing reviews inform OSMRE’s decision to update or rescind directives, as appropriate, to ensure continued relevance and applicability.</p> <p>OSMRE employees interested in learning how to prepare, modify, or remove a directive, should consult Directive OPM-1.</p> <p>OPM-1 Appendix F Action Summary was created as a desk reference for different actions in the Directives and SOP processes.</p> <p>Contact the Directives Coordinator for additional resources.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4596-3424"> Where are OSMRE's rescinded directives? </button> </h2> <div id="4596-3424" class="usa-accordion__content usa-prose"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4586"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div><p>When a directive is rescinded it is archived for historical purposes and is available to employees on the OSMRE Intranet. The rescission notice explaining the Bureau's decision to rescind the directive is posted on this website for at least one year. </p> <p>External stakeholders may request information on archived directives by contacting <a href="mailto:getinfo@osmre.gov">getinfo@osmre.gov</a> or by phone at (202) 208-2565. The TTY telephone text number is (202) 208-2694.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4596-4438"> Contact Information </button> </h2> <div id="4596-4438" class="usa-accordion__content usa-prose"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-field paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4606"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div><p>For questions about the content of a specific directive please contact the OSMRE program area listed for that directive.</p><p>For questions or suggestions regarding OSMRE's Directives Program, please contact the OSMRE Directives Coordinator, Lilli Pickens-Mitchell, at <a href="mailto:lpickens-mitchell@osmre.gov">lpickens-mitchell@osmre.gov</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--page-text paragraph--view-mode--default paragraph--id--4601"> <div class="paragraph__column"> <div><h3> </h3><h3>Use the buttons below to jump to the directive subject code section:</h3><div class="Directives" id="Directives"><ul class="index-character usa-button-group usa-button-group--segmented"><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#ADS">ADS</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#AML">AML</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#BFM">BFM</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#EEO">EEO</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#FIN">FIN</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#GMT">GMT</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#INE">INE</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#INF">INF</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#IT">IT</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#OPM">OPM</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#PER">PER</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#PRC">PRC</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#REG">REG</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#STP">STP</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#TGR">TGR</a></li><li class="usa-button-group__item"><a class="usa-button" href="#TSR">TSR</a></li></ul><div class="index-character-anchor" id="ADS"> </div><h3><strong><u>Administrative Services (ADS)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>ADS-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive959.pdf">Safety and Occupational Health Program</a></td><td>6/4/2009</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-6</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive876.pdf">Printing, Publications and Reprographic Management</a></td><td>5/11/2000</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-7</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive960.pdf">Motor Vehicle Management Program</a></td><td>5/22/2009</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-13</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive893.pdf">Management of Leased Space</a></td><td>8/10/2000</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-14</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive0884.pdf">Aircraft Safety</a></td><td>8/8/2000</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-16</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive740.pdf">Uniform Standards and Allowances</a></td><td>8/3/1992</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-16-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive769.pdf">Change Notice - Deletion</a></td><td>2/25/1993</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-16-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive866.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>10/31/1996</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-16-3</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive941.pdf">Change Notice</a></td><td>9/30/2008</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-17</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive462.pdf">Loan of Government-Owned Personal Property</a></td><td>8/8/1988</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-17-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive691.pdf">Change Notice - Clarification</a></td><td>10/24/1991</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-17-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive742.pdf">Change Notice - Amendment</a></td><td>8/12/1992</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-18</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive982.pdf">Personal Property Management Program</a></td><td>5/29/2014</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-19</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive916.pdf">Environmental Management Systems</a></td><td>8/31/2006</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>ADS-19-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive964.pdf">Change Notice - Environmental Management Systems</a></td><td>2/27/2009</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="AML"> </div><h3><strong><u>Abandoned Mine Lands (AML)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>AML-1</td><td><p><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/AML-1%20Base%20Directive_10.10.2023.pdf">Abandoned Mine Land Inventory Manual</a> </p><p>Appx. A - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/AML-1%20Appendix%20A%20AML%20Inventory%20Manual%2010.10.2023.pdf">Abandoned Mine Land Inventory Manual</a></p></td><td>10/10/2023</td><td>Program Support Directorate </td></tr><tr><td>AML-4</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive888.pdf">Procedures for Federal Reclamation Program Emergency and High Priority Projects</a></td><td>5/8/2000</td><td>Program Support Directorate </td></tr><tr><td>AML-22</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive973.pdf">Evaluation of State/Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Programs</a></td><td>3/28/2013</td><td>Program Support Directorate </td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="BFM"> </div><h3><strong><u>Budget and Funds Management (BFM)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>BFM-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive963.pdf">Administrative Control of Funds</a></td><td>12/18/2008</td><td>Office of Planning, Analysis and Budget</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="EEO"> </div><h3><strong><u>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>EEO-1-1</td><td><strong>NEW</strong> <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/Change-Notice-to-rescind-EEO-1-8.12.pdf">Change Notice to Rescind: EEO Complaints Settlement Authority</a></td><td>8/12/2024</td><td>Office for Equal Opportunity</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="FIN"> </div><h3><strong><u>Financial Management (FIN)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>FIN-1</td><td><p><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive374.pdf">Conference Officer Operations Manual</a></p><p>See FIN-1-1 for updated manual </p></td><td>9/4/1987</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate </td></tr><tr><td>FIN-1-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive938.pdf">Change Notice - Civil Penalty Conference Officers Manual</a></td><td>12/9/2008</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate </td></tr><tr><td>FIN-7</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive690.pdf">Non-Federal Reimbursements to OSMRE</a></td><td>10/15/1991</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate </td></tr><tr><td>FIN-7-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive698.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>11/21/1991</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate </td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="GMT"> </div><h3><strong><u>Grants Management Program (GMT) </u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:105px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>GMT-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive617.pdf">Allocation and Suballotment of Small Operator Assistance Program Funds</a></td><td>06/08/90</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>GMT-1-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive749.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>11/05/92</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>GMT-6</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive545.pdf">Eligibility of Operators and Authorized Services in the SOAP</a></td><td>06/07/89</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>GMT-6-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive818.pdf">Change Notice - Organizational Titles and Statutory Regulatory change</a><u>s</u></td><td>06/24/94</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>GMT-10</td><td><p><a href="/sites/default/files/inline-files/GMT-10-Base-Directive_2024-10-02.pdf" data-entity-uuid="1db1a823-dafb-4ed0-ae37-879ab324e365" data-entity-type="file">Federal Financial Assistance Manual (FFAM)</a> <strong>NEW</strong></p><p><a href="/sites/default/files/inline-files/Appendix-A-Federal-Financial-Assistance-Manual_508-FINAL.pdf" data-entity-uuid="e9a326e7-508d-4b30-b689-5a988ac1373e" data-entity-type="file">Appx. A - FFAM</a> <strong>NEW</strong><br><a href="/sites/default/files/inline-files/GMT-10-Appendix-B-Detailed-Summary-of-Changes_508-FINAL.pdf" data-entity-uuid="6a22c92c-5e29-4bf9-99fb-6c7b9b494fa8" data-entity-type="file">Appx. B - Detailed Summary of Changes</a> <strong>NEW</strong></p></td><td>10/02/24</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>GMT-11</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive461.pdf">SOAP Annual Liability Reviews</a></td><td>08/04/88</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>GMT-11-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive772.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>03/12/93</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="INE"> </div><h3><strong><u>Inspection and Enforcement (INE)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INE-3</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive321.pdf">Furnishing Operator/Permittees with Copies of Inspection Reports and Ten-Day Notices</a></td><td>3/3/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-4</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive601.pdf">Notice of Potential Liability for an Individual Civil Penalty</a></td><td>3/1/1990</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-4-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive764.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>2/5/1993</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-5</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive939.pdf">Mining Without a Permit and/or Mining Off a Valid Permit</a></td><td>9/17/2008</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-6</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive163.pdf">Informal Public Hearing Under 30 CFR 843.15</a></td><td>3/24/1983</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-8</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive173.pdf">Services of Notices of Violation and Cessation Orders</a></td><td>5/19/1983</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-13</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive166.pdf">Revision of Inspection and Enforcement Policy</a></td><td>4/11/1983</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-18</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive993.pdf">Authorized Representatives</a></td><td>10/13/2020</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-19</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive308.pdf">Vacation of Notices of Cessation Orders</a></td><td>1/7/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-23</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive878.pdf">Completion and Processing of Mine Site Inspection Federal Program and Mine Site Evaluation State Program Report Forms</a></td><td>12/28/1998</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-26</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive1003.pdf">Approximate Original Contour</a></td><td>6/26/2020</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-29</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive733.pdf">Inspectable Units Inventory</a></td><td>7/7/1992</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-30</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive599.pdf">Alternative Enforcement Referrals for Criminal Penalties and Civil Action for Injunctive Relief</a></td><td>3/1/1990</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-35</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive996.pdf">Ten-Day Notices</a></td><td>5/3/2019</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-40</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive600.pdf">Individual Civil Penalty Assessment</a></td><td>3/1/1990</td><td>Appalachian Region</td></tr><tr><td>INE-41</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive559.pdf">Civil Penalty Assessment for Unabated Imminent Harm Cessation Orders</a></td><td>7/18/1989</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INE-43</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive955.pdf">Inspection of Durable Rock Fills Under Construction</a></td><td>11/12/2008</td><td>Appalachian Region</td></tr><tr><td>INE-44</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive957.pdf">Contemporaneous Evaluation of Reclamation Activities</a></td><td>11/21/2008</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="INF"> </div><h3><strong><u>Information Services and Program Promotion (INF)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>INF-1</td><td><p><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive942.pdf">OSMRE Records Management</a> </p><p>Appx. A - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive942manual.pdf">Records Management Manual</a></p></td><td>10/8/2008</td><td>Information Resources Office</td></tr><tr><td>INF-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive576.pdf">Administrative Records System</a></td><td>9/28/1989</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>INF-3</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive796.pdf">Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)</a></td><td>9/20/1993</td><td>Information Resources Office</td></tr><tr><td>INF-5</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive797.pdf">Subpoenas to Compel the Attendance of Witnesses, the Production of Written or Printed Materials, or Both</a></td><td>10/19/1993</td><td>Appalachian Region</td></tr><tr><td>INF-11</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive663.pdf">Information Resources Management Policy and Procedures Manual</a></td><td>3/12/1991</td><td>Information Resources Office</td></tr><tr><td>INF-13</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive762.pdf">Information Resources Management Review Council</a></td><td>1/19/1993</td><td>Information Resources Office</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="IT"> </div><h3><strong><u>Information Technology (IT)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>IT-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive889.pdf">Information Systems Security Program</a></td><td>3/20/2000</td><td>Information Resources Office</td></tr><tr><td>IT-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive945.pdf">Hardware and Software Management</a></td><td>12/9/2008</td><td>Information Resources Office</td></tr><tr><td>IT-3</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive999.pdf">OSMRE Digital Media Policy</a>; <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive999_AnnexA.pdf">Digital Media Guidance</a></td><td>8/13/2019</td><td>Office of Communications</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="OPM"> </div><h3><br><strong><u>Organizational Planning and Management (OPM)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>N/A</td><td><strong>NEW </strong><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/OSMRE-Interim-Policy-Memorandum-OSMRE-Policy-Issuing-Authority_signed-June-25-2024.pdf">Interim Policy Memorandum: Update to OSMRE Policy-Issuing Authority</a> </td><td>6/25/2024</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>OPM-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%2C%20Establishment%20and%20Maintenance%20of%20the%20OSMRE%20Directives%20and%20SOP%20System_2023%2007%2026.pdf">Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Directives and Standard Operating Procedures System</a> <br>Appx. A - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%20Appendix%20A_Subject%20Code%20Identification_2023%2007%2026.pdf">Subject Code Identification</a><br>Appx. B - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%20Appendix%20B_Directive%20Template_2023%2007%2026.pdf" target="_blank">Directive Template</a><br>Appx. C - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%20Appendix%20C_Change%20Notice%20Template_2023%2007%2026.pdf" target="_blank">Change Notice Template</a><br>Appx. D - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%20Appendix%20D_SOP%20Template_2023%2007%2026.pdf" target="_blank">SOP Template</a><br>Appx. E - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%20Appendix%20E_Appendix%20Revision%20Log_2023%2007%2026.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix Revision Log</a><br>Appx. F - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/OPM-1%20Appendix%20F_Action%20Summary_2023%2007%2026.pdf" target="_blank">Action Summary</a> </td><td>7/26/2023</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr><tr><td>OPM-5</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive953.pdf">Delegations of Authority</a></td><td>12/6/2012</td><td>Office of Administration</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="PER"> </div><h3><strong><u>Personnel (PER)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>PER-6</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive622.pdf">Alternative Work Schedule</a></td><td>7/10/1990</td><td>Office of Human Resources </td></tr><tr><td>PER-16</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive894.pdf">Merit Promotion Policy and Implementation</a></td><td>8/31/2000</td><td>Office of Human Resources </td></tr><tr><td>PER-24</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/PER-24%2C%20Employee-Initiated%20Remote%20Work%20Policy_2022%2005%2024.pdf">Employee-Initiated Remote Work Policy</a><br>Appx. A - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/PER-24%20Appendix%20A%20-%20Definitions_2022%2003%2017.pdf" target="_blank">Definitions</a><br>Appx. B - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/PER-24%20Appendix%20B%20-%20Remote%20Work%20Agreement_2022%2003%2017.pdf" target="_blank">Remote Work Agreement</a><br>Appx. C - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/PER-24%20Appendix%20C%20-%20Telework%20and%20Employee-Initiated%20Remote%20Work%20Comparison_2022%2003%2017.pdf" target="_blank">Telework and Employee-Initiated Remote Work Comparison Chart</a><br>Appx. D - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/PER-24%20Appendix%20D%20-%20General%20Requirements_2022%2003%2017.pdf" target="_blank">General Requirements</a><br>Appx. E - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/PER-24%20Appendix%20E%20-%20Position%20and%20Employee%20Eligibility%20Criteria_2022%2003%2017.pdf" target="_blank">Position and Employee Eligibility Criteria</a><br><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/Remote_Work_Request_Evaluation_%20FOR_MANAGEMENT_USE_ONLY.docx" target="_blank">Remote Work Request Evaluation Form</a></td><td>5/24/2022</td><td>Office of Human Resources </td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="PRC"> </div><h3><strong><u>Procurement and Contracting (PRC)</u></strong></h3></div><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>PRC-6</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive793.pdf">Uniform Contract Review System (Except Federal Emergency Reclamation Projects)</a></td><td>8/2/1993</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>PRC-7</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive465.pdf">Interagency Acquisitions (Agreements)</a></td><td>8/30/1988</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>PRC-7-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive551.pdf">Change Notice - Clarification</a></td><td>7/6/1989</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>PRC-10</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive692.pdf">Anti-Lobbying Statute - Restrictions on Lobbying and Semi-Annual Reporting Requirements</a></td><td>10/24/1991</td><td>Finance and Acquisition Directorate</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="REG"> </div><h3><strong><u>Regulatory Program Development (REG)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>REG-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive995.pdf">Handbook on Procedures for Implementing the NEPA</a> ; <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive995_NEPAHandbook.pdf">National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Handbook</a></td><td>7/31/2019</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive649.pdf">522(b) Federal Lands Review</a></td><td>12/7/1990</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-7</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive719.pdf">Experimental Practices</a></td><td>4/24/1992</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-8</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive997.pdf">Oversight of State and Tribal Regulatory Programs</a></td><td>5/30/2019</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-10</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive339.pdf">Bond Forfeiture</a></td><td>5/26/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-10-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive804.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>12/20/1993</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-14</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive362.pdf">Interpretation of Initial Program and Indian Lands Regulations Concerning Rills and Gullies</a></td><td>7/9/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-15</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive696.pdf">Policy and Procedures for Maintaining Confidentiality of Permit Application Information</a></td><td>11/21/1991</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-18</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive979.pdf">Tribal Consultation and Protection of Tribal Trust Resources</a></td><td>6/26/2013</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-19</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive387.pdf">Incidental Boundary Revisions</a></td><td>10/19/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-22</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive880.pdf">Developing and Processing State - Federal Cooperative Agreements for State Regulation on Federal Lands</a></td><td>5/4/1999</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-23</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive966.pdf">Corrective Actions for Regulatory Program Problems and Action Plans</a></td><td>1/31/2011</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-28</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive525.pdf">Bond Forms and Procedures</a></td><td>3/10/1989</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-31</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive881.pdf">Preparation of Mining Plan Decision Documents</a></td><td>6/4/1999</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-33</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive962.pdf">Federal Blaster Certification Program and Blasting Enforcement</a></td><td>12/9/2008</td><td>Appalachian Region</td></tr><tr><td>REG-35</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive630.pdf">Permit Fees in Federal Program States and On Indian Lands</a></td><td>8/27/1990</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>REG-35-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive798.pdf">Change Notice - Revisions</a></td><td>10/26/1993</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="STP"> </div><h3><strong><u>State and Tribal Programs (STP)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>STP-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive992.pdf">Processing of Proposed State/Tribal Regulatory Programs and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plans; Amendments; and Part 732 and Part 884 Notifications</a></td><td>3/20/2019</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="TGR"> </div><h3><strong><u>Technical Guidance and Research (TGR)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TGR-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive315.pdf">OSMRE Blasting Guidance</a></td><td>1/28/1987</td><td>Appalachian Region</td></tr></tbody></table><p><a class="usa-button usa-button--base" href="#TOP">Return to the top</a></p><div class="index-character-anchor" id="TSR"> </div><h3><strong><u>Technical Services and Research (TSR)</u></strong></h3><table class="tablefield usa-table osmre-table" style="width:764px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" id="tablefield-paragraph-8-field_page_table-0"><thead><tr><th style="width:100px;"><strong>Subject Number</strong></th><th style="width:419px;"><strong>Directive</strong></th><th style="width:112px;"><strong>Effective Date</strong></th><th style="width:249px;"><strong>Contact</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TSR-1</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive1005.pdf">Calculation of Reclamation Bond Amounts</a><br>Appx. A - <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive1005_AppendixA.pdf">Handbook for Calculation of Reclamation Bond Amounts</a></td><td>5/5/2021</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-2</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive375.pdf">Quarterly Examination of Water Impoundments</a></td><td>9/14/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-3</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive393.pdf">Sediment Control Using Best Technology Currently Available</a></td><td>11/2/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-4</td><td><strong>NEW </strong><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/TSR-4-Technical-Studies-8.12.pdf">Technical Studies</a><br>Appx. A <a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/TSR-4-Appendix-A-8.12.pdf">Information Quality Guidance and Resources</a></td><td>8/12/2024</td><td>Appalachian Region</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-5</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive399.pdf">Alternative Postmining Land Use Requirements for Real Property</a></td><td>11/10/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-6</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive400.pdf">Drainage Control on Valley and Durable Rock Fills</a></td><td>11/10/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-7</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive404.pdf">Protecting Historic Properties</a></td><td>12/18/1987</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-8</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive434.pdf">Transportation and Handling of Abandoned Coal Mine Refuse Piles</a></td><td>3/31/1988</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-9</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive441.pdf">Construction Certification of Siltation Structures</a></td><td>4/27/1988</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-10</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive874.pdf">Use of Wetland Treatment Systems for Coal Mine Drainage</a></td><td>10/27/1997</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-12</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive990.pdf">Post-Act Reclamation Program</a></td><td>6/13/2017</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-14</td><td><a href="https://www.osmre.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/directive828.pdf">Construction of Wetlands as a Postmining Land Use</a></td><td>1/31/1995</td><td>Program Support Directorate</td></tr><tr><td>TSR-15</td><td><a 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