Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) is a division of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources located in Denver, Colorado. This small governmental agency employs three people. The DRMS is responsible for overseeing mineral and energy development, policy, regulation, and planning in Colorado. Their work is carried out through two offices: the Office of Mined Land Reclamation and the Office of Active and Inactive Mines. The Office of Mined Land Reclamation issues permits for both the Minerals Program and the Coal Program, regulating mining and reclamation activities across various types of mines, including coal, metal, aggregate, and others. They review permit applications and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with reclamation plans. The Office of Active and Inactive Mines focuses on reclaiming and safeguarding abandoned mine sites that pose environmental hazards. They also provide safety training to mine operators and employees. The division's activities are overseen by the Mined Land Reclamation Board and the Coal Mine Board of Mine Examiners. For more information about the DRMS, please visit their website at drms.colorado.gov.