Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations, Permanent Regulatory Program; Revegetation ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is adopting final rules for the revegetation of regraded areas and all other lands disturbed by surface coal mining operations. These final rules are needed to clarify existing rules, minimize duplication, and provide internal consistency. The rules revise requirements for reestablished plant species, planting times, mulching, and revegetation success standards. These changes will facilitate the successful revegetation of mined lands