Hundreds Of Wyoming Coal Jobs Threatened By Federal Regulation, Legislator Says
American Coal Council
The ACC represents the interests of the nation's coal industry.
A state legislator says the future of a coal mine that employs hundreds of Sheridan County people is threatened by proposed federal regulation. Cyrus Western is worried the feds will cut the Spring Creek mine’s available coal by half because of a proposed revision to an environmental impact statement. Read full story here
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The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the proposed mine plan modification for a federal coal lease at Spring Creek Mining in Montana. They’ve developed four alternatives, three of which pose significant risks to Spring Creek's operations. OSMRE is currently accepting public comments on its draft EIS.
Please note that your comments must be submitted by October 22.
You can email your letter or mail to the address below
Mail: ATTN: Spring Creek Mining Plan Modification EIS, C/O: Marcelo Calle, OSMRE Western Regions 5, 7-11, P.O. Box 25065, Lakewood, CO 80225-0065