The department issues a variety of permits to businesses and individuals. We can provide assistance to determine if or what type of permit is needed for various activities.

A backhoe operating during the construction of Weir Dam
Dam and Reservoir Safety Permitting
Obtain permits to construct non-agricultural dams 35 feet or more in height
Active mining equipment and piles of mining waste
Industrial Mineral Permitting
Apply for a permit to mine industrial minerals in Missouri
Metallic minerals are mined in Missouri
Metallic Mineral Permitting
Apply for a permit to mine metallic minerals in Missouri
Surface Coal mining in Missouri
Surface Coal Mining
Obtain a permit to conduct surface coal mining
Pump jacks at work extracting oil from the ground
Oil and Gas Permitting
Obtain a permit to drill an oil or gas production well
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Underground Injection Control Wells
Obtain a permit to drill and register an underground injection control well
A well driller wearing a hardhat standing on the back platform of a well drilling rig while actively drilling a well
Well and Pump Installation Permitting
Obtain a permit to drill wells in Missouri
The working face of an active sanitary landfill
Solid Waste Landfill Permits
Permits to construct or operate a solid waste disposal area
A view of the large landfill piles from a distance at the AECI New Madrid Utility Waste landfill
Coal Combustion Residual Landfills
Permits to construct or operate a coal combustion residuals (utility waste) landfill
Land disturbance construction site that has implemented storm water prevention practices
Construction Land Disturbance Permits
When permits are required when clearing land
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Forms and Applications
Paperwork and instructions necessary to apply
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Laws, Rules and Regulations
State and federal rules governing land and geology
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Calendar
Find a meeting, hearing or event near you
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Document Search
Search land and geology related documents in one location for easy access
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Public Notices
Provide input on draft permits, plans or rules on public notice

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