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Technology Development and Transfer Program
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The goal of the OSMRE Applied Science Program is to develop and demonstrate improved science based technologies to address environmental, and restoration topics related to the mining of coal. The first objective to help us meet this goal is to develop technical tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of regulatory authorities in permitting coal mines and administering their federally approved regulatory program. A second objective is to examine the potential for new technologies that can aid in the protection of the public and the environment during mining and reclamation. A third objective is to provide opportunities for college and university students to participate in research projects related to coal mining and reclamation issues in order to build a pool of qualified potential applicants for future implementation of SMCRA. Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (MDTI) (formally known as the Acid Mine Drainage Initiative) provides a forum for collaboration and information exchange with the following goals: •Develop an understanding of acidic and toxic mine drainage (MD) so as to better predict, avoid, monitor, and remediate mine drainage; •Develop innovative solutions to acidic and toxic MD water-quality problems; •Identify, evaluate, and develop “best science” practices to predict acidic and toxic MD prior to mining; and •Identify successful remediation practices for existing sources of acidic and toxic MD and describe the best technology for its prevention. OSMRE is looking for MDTI studies that address the goals listed above that have the potential for improving the effectiveness of both the coal industry and the regulatory authority to conduct and regulate surface coal mining and reclamation activities that protect the environment and the public.
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OSMRE is currently funding two projects under the Acid Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (currently known as Mine Drainage Technology Initiative). Projects consist of a study to better understand the selenium sorption in coal mine drainage and a study investigating the effects of conductivity on a suite of stream organism found in coal mining regions. The program anticipated to issue 26 additional awards based on funding appropriations and availability. OSMRE is currently funding one projects under the Acid Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (currently known as Mine Drainage Technology Initiative). Projects consist of a study investigating the effects of conductivity on a suite of stream organism found in coal mining regions.
Applied Science: In FY17 OSMRE is funding approximately 19 project under the Applied Science Program.
Applied Science: In FY 18, OSMRE continued funding 20 projects that were awarded in FY 16 and FY 17.
Underground Mine Mapping: In FY 18, OSMRE does not anticipate any awards to be issued, due to lack of appropriations.
Mine Drainage Technology Imitative: In FY 18, OSMRE received 8 application and funded one project under the Mine Drainage Technology Initiative.
Applied Science: OSMRE received 51 applications and issuing 7 awards.
Mine Drainage Technology Initiative: In FY 20, OSMRE received 6 applications and issued 1 award.
Applied Science: OSMRE received 39 applications and plans to issued 8 awards.
Mine Drainage Technology Imitative: OSMRE received 10 applications and issued 1 award.
One project was selected for FY 2022. It was funded at $200,000. This project will have the potential for improving the effectiveness of both the coal industry and the regulatory authority to conduct and regulate surface coal mining and reclamation activities that protect the environment and the public.
One (1) MDTI project was selected for FY 2023. It was funded at $200,000. This project will have the potential for improving the effectiveness of both the coal industry and the regulatory authority to conduct and regulate surface coal mining and reclamation activities that protect the environment and the public. There were eight (8) Applied Science projects funded in 2023 (selected in 2022) which were awarded to various research universities. These awards were in the amount of $200,000.
In FY 2024 there were eighteen (18) active Applied Science awards. These awards were issued to research universities and one State agency.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
