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Coal Management Program, U.S. Department of the Interior

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
CR-EV-BLM-0001-2012
Report Type
Evaluation
External Entity
Bureau of Land Management
Description

OIG made 13 recommendations to BLM concerning coal mining on Government lands. BLM concurred with 12 recommendations and partially concurred with another.

OIG wanted to find if BLM is receiving a fair return for its coal, the effectiveness of its inspection and enforcement program, and if it is addressing concerns about venting methane gas from mines. We found weaknesses in the sale process and deficiencies in inspection and enforcement. The team did not find issues in venting methane gas.
 

Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes
Local File
CR-EV-BLM-0001-2012Public.pdf
Oversight Report File
https://www.doioig.gov/sites/doioig.gov/files/CR-EV-BLM-0001-2012Public.pdf