DEP’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation issued a Request for Proposals this week (Bid Number: OSM PA(MAP-05) 101.3 and 102.3) to retain two firms to provide aerial photography, surveying, mapping reproduction and other technical services, as required, for the proper development of plans for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands, abatement of water pollution, prevention of surface subsidence and flood protection projects.

The projects will be primarily located in the bituminous coalfields of western Pennsylvania and the anthracite coalfields of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Letters requesting the Request for Proposals should be sent to Joseph Schueck, Chief, Division of Acid Mine Drainage Abatement, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Department of Environmental Protection, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8476 and must be received by 2 p.m., December 13, 2004. Faxed requests will

be accepted at (717) 783-0470. Persons with questions should call John J. Stefanko at (717) 783-

11/12/2004