The Oklahoma Department of Mines (ODM) is the state agency responsible for ensuring the reclamation of land disturbed by mining operations.  The Department regulates the production of coal and non-fuel minerals.  The Department is committed to protecting the rights of citizens and to promotion of mining.

The Department of Mines enforces and implements various provisions of state and federally-mandated programs in health, safety, mining and land reclamation practices associated with surface and subsurface mining. 

The Department has programs to:

1. Safeguard human health and safety;
2. Issue permits and inspect all mining operations for land reclamation;
3. Minimize environmental impact to land, air and water quality;
4. Regulate blasting of a mine site; and
5. Conduct courses in first aid, mine safety and accident prevention. 

The Department has a central office in Oklahoma City and field offices located in McAlester, Poteau and Wagoner, Oklahoma.

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