Surface Mining and Reclamation Division
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James F. Stephens, Chief - (501) 682-0807
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The Surface Mining and Reclamation Division (SMRD) of the Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality (ADEQ) is responsible for the development and enforcement of the State's mining and reclamation laws.
The SMRD is divided into two major programs:
The main office of the SMRD is located at the ADEQ's office complex in Little Rock. The SMRD
Russellville office is responsible for the field work associated with the Coal program.
The Mining Division now has data files available on-line on our
PDS Searchable Database for the following:
- Open-Cut Mining Data
- Stream Sand & Gravel Sites
- Coal Data
- Quarry Data
Mining Division on-line brochures and and handbook:
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Contact Information:
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Fax: |
(501) 683-0518 |
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Street Address: |
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317 |
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Russellville Office: |
Wayne VanBuren, PG |
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(479) 968-7339 |
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Fax: |
(479) 968-7321 |
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Address: |
1220 West Second Street, Russellville, AR 72801 |
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Mission Statement:
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To protect and enhance the environment by providing regulatory programs for both coal and
non-coal mining operations that advocate the use of creative technology; and encourage, endorse, or promote
activities which will foster the reclamation and restoration of the lands and waters of Arkansas that are
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