Mineral Resources Regulatory Revisions
Recently Proposed and Adopted Regulations and Policies
Proposed Policy Available for Public Comment
DMN-4: Mining Projects and Climate Change Considerations
DEC released the draft Division of Mineral Resources Program Policy 4: Mining Projects and Climate Change Considerations (DMN-4), on December 18, 2024 for a 30-day public comment period. On January 8, 2025, DEC extended the comment period until close of business on February 18, 2025. DMN-4 proposes requirements for analyses developed pursuant to Sections 7(2) of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and for compliance with the Community Risk and Resiliency Act, as amended by CLCPA Section 9 (CRRA), for mined land reclamation permit applications and bluestone exploration authorizations, as well as related Department Initiated Modifications.
Written comments on the proposed policy can be submitted via email to [email protected] and will be accepted through February 18, 2025. Please indicate “DMN-4” or “Mined Land Climate Policy” in the subject line. Written comments can also be mailed to the address below and must be post-marked by February 16, 2025.
NYSDEC – Division of Mineral Resources
Att: DMN-4: Mined Land Climate Policy
625 Broadway – 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12233-6500
Questions and Additional Information
For further information, please contact Psalm Wyckoff at [email protected] or (518) 402-8056.
Notice of Finalized Program Policy
DMN-3: Relief from Requirements to Furnish and Maintain Financial Security for Closed Loop Stratigraphic Test Wells
DEC has finalized the Division of Mineral Resources Program Policy 3 – Relief from Requirements to Furnish and Maintain Financial Security for Closed Loop Stratigraphic Test Wells. DMN-3 establishes guidance for DEC staff regarding the applicability of ECL §23-0305(14)(f) to closed loop stratigraphic test wells drilled deeper than 500 feet, eliminating the requirement for operators of this well type to furnish and maintain financial security.
Questions and Additional Information
For further information, please contact Carrie Friello at [email protected] or (518) 402-8056
Notice of Finalized Program Policy
DMN-2: Mined Land Reclamation Law Civil Penalty Policy
DEC has finalized the Division of Mineral Resources Program Policy 2 - Mined Land Reclamation Law Civil Penalty (DMN-2). DMN-2 provides direction for addressing violations of the Mined Reclamation Law, its implementing regulations, and permits issued pursuant thereto. This policy establishes the procedures for calculating civil penalties for those violations.
Questions and Additional Information
For further information, please contact Psalm Wyckoff at [email protected] or (518) 402-8056.