Program Policies
DMN-2: Mined Land Reclamation Law Civil Penalty Policy (PDF) (156 KB) - DMN-2 provides direction for addressing violations of the Mined Land Reclamation Law, its implementing regulations, and permits issued pursuant thereto. This policy establishes the procedures for calculating civil penalties for those violations.
Technical Guidance Memoranda
Mined Land Reclamation Technical Guidance Memoranda - Provides links to current Mined Land Reclamation Program Technical Guidance Memos. Topics include: access to posted property, acreage definitions, permit processing, permits and fees, and setback requirements.
Guidance Documents for Applicants or General Information
Mined Land Reclamation Program Applicant's Guide - Provides guidance for completing applications related to the Mined Land Reclamation Program.
Mined Land Reclamation Permit Application Checklist - Provides a checklist of the minimum documents required for applications for new mines or modifications of existing mines. Please note, technical and environmental review of an application may result in requests for additional information and studies.
Mined Land Use Plan (model outline) - Provides details to assist in the preparation of the Mined Land-Use Plan.
Mined Land Financial Security - Forms and general information regarding Financial Security requirements.
Revegetation Procedures Manual - Comprehensive handbook for reclamation techniques at surface mines that supplements the existing mined land reclamation regulations. (2005)
Technical Guidance for Creating Wetlands - Technical Guidance document for Creating Wetlands as Part of Unconsolidated Surface Mining Reclamation. (1997)