Feds Bury Old Mining Backfill Rule for Good
Published Date: 11/28/2025
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Summary
The government is officially removing an old, unused rule about how quickly and how far backfilling and grading must be done during surface mining. This change affects mining companies by clearing up outdated rules, with no new costs or deadlines added. The update takes effect January 27, 2026, unless people send in serious objections by December 29, 2025.
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