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OSMRE streamlines operations with high resolution satellite imagery

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OSMRE streamlines operations with high resolution satellite imagery While the mining industry has historically conducted onsite field studies to document and analyze pre-mining conditions for later reclamation and bond release, the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) now uses Maxar's satellite imagery to observe and analyze site topography, operations and environmental conditions. OSMRE's mission is to implement regulations for coal mining operations according to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Like most government funded agencies, OSMRE's challenge is to accomplish the mission with limited resources and to initiate efficient and innovative ways to do it. OSMRE took on the challenge by directly applying remote sensing science and image processing and analysis to support restoration of mined or abandoned lands and waters. Further, the Technology Innovation and Professional Services (TIPS) group of OSMRE primarily uses Maxar's satellite imagery to inspect and regulate ongoing and abandoned mine activity set forth in SMCRA Titles IV and V. ■ Water quality ■ Wildlife habitat ■ Abandoned mine land (AML) features ■ Reforestation success ■ Post mining land use High-quality imagery needed U.S. OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING, RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT info@maxar.com maxar.com company information While energy development is crucial to all nations, practices must take social responsibility into account. As part of the U.S. Department of Interior, the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) implements regulations that balance the need for continued domestic coal production and to protect the environment. case study WASHINGTON U.S.A.

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