Am. H.R. No. 48 Summary

• Expresses opposition to the revocation of the 2008 stream buffer zone rule and implementation of a new "stream protection rule" by the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement (OSM).

• Urges OSM to suspend work on the environmental impact statement and stream protection rule until OSM publicly justifies why the 2008 rule is insufficient and provides scientific data supporting the new rule.

• States the coal mining industry is critical to Ohio's economy, accounting for over 51,950 high-wage jobs averaging $62,600 annually and contributing $4.7 billion to gross domestic product.

• Requests Ohio's Governor and Congressional delegation to oppose OSM's rulemaking efforts and urge the Obama Administration to withhold OSM funding until the agency provides justification for revoking the 2008 rule.

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to federal officials including the President, Secretary of the Interior, and Ohio's Congressional delegation.