The Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement (DMRE) is responsible for inspecting all surface and underground coal mining permits in the state to assure compliance with the 1977 Federal Surface Mining Control Act (SMCRA).
The DMRE is also responsible for regulating and enforcing the surface mining reclamation laws for non-coal mining sites in the state, including limestone, sand, gravel, shale and the surface effects of dredging river sand and gravel.
The DMRE is one of three agencies within the Department for Natural Resources responsible for administering Kentucky's mining, reclamation, and abandoned mine land laws. The DMRE works closely with the Division of Mine Permits and the Division of Abandoned Mine Lands to ensure that all established standards of operation are addressed and that the public and the environment are protected.
Notice to Industry
Effective March 16, 2012, the Explosives and Blasting Branch will conduct a review of outstanding penalties for any company requesting a 40,000 pound waiver. Persons requesting a 40,000 pound waiver should be aware that any unpaid penalties will delay the processing of said requests. Citations which are in the appeal process will not incur any processing delays.
Reclamation Advisory Memorandum (RAM) #151has been issued by DNR Commissioner Steve Hohmann. RAM 151 deals with electronic submittal of Pre-Blast Surveys. A new affidavit form attesting the survey process was completed has also been added to electronic forms page. (Updated Jan. 17, 2012)
There are new updated DMR forms. One is for the general DMR, and one for the individual DMR. (Updated Sept. 1, 2011)
In addition, the SME80 for Minor Field Revisions is now available for electronic submission and can be found on the Electronic Forms page. Completion of this form is the same as the application submission already available through the Division of Mine Permits. The package contains a permittee authorization that must be added as an attachment to the application.
SME21 and SME22 Electronic Submission
DMRE is now accepting electronic pond and hollowfill certifications through the Regional Office FTP sites. SME21 and SME22 forms are available on the DMRE Electronic Forms Web page. Information on how to submit to the FTP site can be found in the Electronic Submission Guide. The guide includes detailed instructions regarding the proper filing format and naming conventions for electronic certification submittals.