Federal approval lets Ohio stop accepting self-bonds and change coal mining permit rules
The federal surface mining office approves changes to 39 Ohio coal mining rules. Ohio no longer accepts self-bonds as reclamation security, though none has been used in Ohio, and permit maps must show gas and oil wells within 25 feet of the permit area and producing wells within 300 feet.
Who it affects
Coal mining companies and permit applicants in Ohio, and Ohio's mining regulators
When
This rule takes effect on November 25, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-21807: Ohio Regulatory Program
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.