Mined Land Reclamation Board

The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board

CMLRB is a multi-interest citizen board which establishes the regulations, standards and policies that guide the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The Board was created in 1976 by the Colorado General Assembly. Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature, serving terms of 4 years. The composition of the Board is established by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act.

JIM AMICK-- representing the Soil Conservation Board
BARBARA GREEN-- representing conservation interests
HARRY JAVERNICK -- representing the mining industry
MIKE KING -- representing the Department of Natural Resources
CATHERINE KRAEGER-ROVEY -- representing conservation interests
IRA J. PAULIN -- representing Industry
RAY PETERSON-- representing Agriculture

In the Minerals Program, the Board implements the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act and is actively involved in the decision-making process for controversial permit issuance and enforcement actions. The Board:

Approves or denies permits and permit modifications when there has been public comment.
Issues violations
Sets civil penalties
Sets Program policy and promulgates rules
Revokes Permits and Forfeits bonds

The Coal Program acts independently of the Board on nearly all decisions. The Board:

Adjudicates violations and permit decisions after all administrative appeals at the Program level have been exhausted.
Revokes permits and forfeits bonds
Promulgates rules