Division of Mining and Reclamation

Our Mission

The Division of Mining and Reclamation's mission is to assure compliance with the West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and other applicable state laws and rules by means of effective and high quality reclamation of mining sites, an efficient permitting program, and constructive communications between the public and regulated industry.

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Jonathan Rorrer, Acting Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Director, Division of Mining and Reclamation
601 57th Stree SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: (304) 926-0490
Fax: (304) 926-0456
Email: Jonathan.Rorrer@wv.gov

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Blasting Information
Blaster certification information and forms, blasting forms, policies, and educational materials related to blasting.
Codes and Regulations
Mining related codes and regulations.
Compliance Bulletins
DMR uses compliance bulletins to provide better communication to the regulated community of changes to existing and new regulatory policies, procedures, developments, and actions.
DMR Forms
Only those forms which are not available on the ePermitting system are listed here.
Handbooks
DMR handbooks are provided for a comprehensive guide to understanding the processes of our various departments.
Narrative Guidance Information
Permitting guidance for surface coal mining operations to protect West Virginia's narrative water quality standards
DMR Policy History
Timeline of DMR policies.
NPDES Tools and Information
Tools and information related to NPDES permittees.
Training, Studies, and Investigations
Industry training materials and assessments.