The Missouri Mining Commission protects public health, safety and the environment from the adverse effects of mining and assures the beneficial restoration of mined lands (section 444.520, RSMo). The department's Land Reclamation Program carries out the policies of the Missouri Mining Commission and provides the staffing necessary to regulate the state's mining industry.
Upcoming Meetings
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Meeting Video Attendance Available! |
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Nightingale Conference Room 1101 Riverside Drive Jefferson City, Missouri |
Past Meetings
Members
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Dr. Gregory Haddock, Associate Provost of Graduate Studies and Special Programs
Chair Representing: Public |
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO |
660-562-1719 haddock@nwmissouri.edu |
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Mike Larsen
Vice-Chair Representing: Public |
Jefferson City, MO | |
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Dr. Leslie Gertsch, Associate Professor of Geological Engineering
Member Representing: Public |
Missouri University of Science & Technology Rock Mechanics & Explosives Research Center Rolla, MO |
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Joe Gillman, RG, Missouri Geological Survey Director
Member Representing: State Geologist |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources PO Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
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Aaron Jeffries
Member Representing: Missouri Department of Conservation |
Jefferson City, MO | |
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Chris Wieberg, Water Protection Program Director
Member Representing: MoDNR Staff Contact, Clean Water Commission |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources PO Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
573-751-6721 |
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Vacant
Member Representing: Mining Industry |
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Vacant
Member Representing: Public |
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Amanda Langenheim
Attorney General's Office Contact |
Missouri Attorney General's Office PO Box 899 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
amanda.langenheim@ago.mo.gov |
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Larry Lehman, Land Reclamation Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources PO Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
573-751-4041 |
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Ann Teague
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources PO Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
573-751-4041 ann.teague@dnr.mo.gov |
Other
Commission Responsibilities
The Missouri Mining Commission is responsible for issuing mining permits and oversees Missouri’s Abandoned Mine Land program. The commission establishes rules and regulations for mining activities and oversees investigations and inspections necessary to ensure compliance. The commission conducts hearings and when necessary may revoke a permit, order a forfeiture of bonds or cease operations at a facility for failure to comply.
The eight-member commission includes four statutory and four public members. The statutory members include the state geologist, staff director of the Land Reclamation Program, director of the Missouri Department of Conservation and staff director of the Clean Water Commission. The four public members must have an interest in and knowledge of conservation and land reclamation, and one must have training and experience in surface mining. Only one member of the commission may have a direct link with the mining industry. With Senate approval, the governor appoints four public members. All members serve a four-year term and continue until their successors are appointed.
Learn more about our Laws, Rules and Regulations.
Contact Information
Land Reclamation Program
1101 Riverside Drive
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
United States
