Mining Program

The mission of the Mining Program is to protect the public and the environment from the potential impacts of active mining; and to promote the restoration and enhancement of active and abandoned mine land and water resources.

Two divisions within the Mining Program permit and regulate mining activity in the state of Maryland: Minerals, Oil, and Gas Bureau of Mines      Active Mining Sites   Reclaimed Sites Both divisions oversee the reclamation of mine sites to ensure that no adverse environmental/public impacts occur.   Maryland Bureau of Mines 160 S. Water Street Frostburg, MD 21532 301-689-1440     Minerals, Oil & Gas Division 1800 Washington Blvd, Ste 655 Baltimore, MD 21230 410-537-3557

Safety is primarily the responsibility of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for inspections of all mine sites in Maryland.  The Mining Program receives a grant from MSHA to provide miner safety training in both coal and non-coal mining.  MSHA does the actual on site safety inspections and responds to emergency injury situations.  The Mining Program may provide assistance to MSHA as needed in times of injury or fatality situations.
For information in relation to mining safety, please visit MSHA's website.

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