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West Virginia Regulatory Program
Interior Department, Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office — observed across 2 documents over 32 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Interior Department is finalizing new rules for how mines in West Virginia must operate safely and reclaim the land after mining stops. If you own or operate a mine in West Virginia, review these requirements by July 22 and make sure your operations and cleanup plans meet the new standards.
First seen
May 21, 2026
Last seen
Jun 22, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·May 21, 2026·91 FR 29898
Kentucky Regulatory Program
effective Jun 22, 2026#2026-10202
Final·Jun 22, 2026·91 FR 36984
West Virginia Regulatory Program
effective Jul 22, 2026#2026-12482