About DRMS

About DRMS

This division is responsible for mineral and energy development, policy, regulation and planning. The division is comprised of the Office of Mined Land Reclamation and the Office of Active and Inactive Mines.

The Centennial Building
1313 Sherman St., Rm. 215
Denver, CO 80203

Main Office…………………(303) 866-3567
FAX Number………………..(303) 832-8106

The Office of Mined Land Reclamation issues reclamation permits from either the Minerals Program or the Coal Program. Together, these two programs regulate mining and reclamation activities at coal, metal, aggregate and other minerals mines. Their primary objective is to review mining and reclamation permit applications and to inspect mining operations to make sure that reclamation plans are being followed.

The Office of Active and Inactive Mines reclaims and safeguards abandoned mine sites that are dangerous and create environmental hazards. The program also provides safety training for mine operators and employees.

The division's activities are overseen by the seven-member Mined Land Reclamation Board and the four-member Coal Mine Board of Mine Examiners.

In 1992, legislation was passed that created the Mineral, Energy and Geology Policy Board. This board provides advice to the Department of Natural Resources, the governor and the General Assembly on improving efficiency, management data and records, policy development and the future of Colorado's energy and minerals industry.