Wyoming Tweaks Coal Mining Bond Rules to Cut Red Tape
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
Wyoming wants to update its coal mining rules to make it easier to adjust reclamation bond estimates without treating them as bond release requests. This change affects coal companies and regulators by clarifying how bonds are handled, with no new costs expected. You can share your thoughts by May 11, 2026, and there might be a public hearing on May 4 if enough people ask for it.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier Reclamation Bond Adjustments
Wyoming proposes to change WCWR 20-0006-12, Section 2(e) so that certain decreases in reclamation cost — including adding “operational parameters” and reductions in the volume of material needed to reclaim a final cut, pit, or void by the permit holder or designated entities — are treated as a "bond adjustment" instead of a "bond release." The State submitted the amendment on January 15, 2026 (found administratively complete January 20, 2026), and comments are due by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on May 11, 2026; a public hearing may be held on May 4, 2026 if requested. The notice states this clarifies bond handling and that no new costs are expected.
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