Alabama sub-region may be decertified as federal coal leasing area
On September 4, 1986 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it was considering a proposal to decertify the Alabama Sub-Region of the Southern Appalachian Federal Coal Production Region. Public comment is being requested on the proposal on or before October 6, 1986. If the decision is implemented, the federal coal reserves in the Alabama Sub-Region will be open to lease by application. Under this system a party interested in leasing federal coal in Alabama would submit an application to the BLM. The District Manager would prepare an environmental assessment for the lands that are proposed for lease. The governor will be given 30 to 60 days to review the document and provide comments; the public will be able to review and provide comment during the process; and there will be a public hearing before any leasing decision.
- OSTI ID:
- 5097549
- Journal Information:
- Pace Synth. Fuels Rep.; (United States), Vol. 23:3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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