What does the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement do? Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement The Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement protects populations and the environment during surface coal mining operations. The Office also works to clean and put to good use abandoned mine sites.How do i contact the office of the osmre? If you would like to make a formal comment, please contact us at [email protected]. See our Training Programs page for more information. Contact the Office of Communications by email at [email protected] or by phone at (202) 208-2565.Who do i contact for questions about sme 90 forms? For questions concerning surface and ground water monitoring submission requirements, please contact Linda Fischer in the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement. For help with technical aspects of the new SME-90 form, please contact Jim Neal in the Division ofInformation Services.Is the sme 90 only for surface water monitoring? Please note that the SME-90 is only for active surface and ground water monitoring required by 405 KAR 16:110 / 18:110. Discharge Monitoring Reports required by KPDES permits should be submitted as directed by the Division of Water.
The U.S. Government's Official Website for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Western Region (WR). OSMRE's business practices are to reclaim abandoned mine lands (Title IV), regulate active coal mines (Title V), and apply sound science through technology transfer.