Wyoming Regulatory Program
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Jan. 16, 2026. Document 2026-00875. Updated Nov. 15, 2026.
- What it does
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing receipt of a proposed rule amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (Wyoming program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Between 2017 and 2021, the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council (EQC) approved several changes to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) Rules of Practice and Procedure. These updates largely focused on "Contested Case Hearings" rules and regulations for Wyoming State agencies. Accordingly, the State submitted this amendment proposal to OSMRE on its own initiative.
The Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What it would change
1 part of Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- What happens next and when
We will accept written comments on this amendment until 4:00 p.m., M.T., February 17, 2026. If requested, we may hold a public hearing or meeting on the amendment on February 10, 2026. We will accept requests to speak at a hearing until 4:00 p.m., M.T., on February 2, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-00875 |
|---|---|
| Action | Proposed rule; public comment period and opportunity for public hearing on proposed amendment. |
| Agencies | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office |
| Published | Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Comments close | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| Docket | OSM-2024-0004 |
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