About DMR

​​​​Our Mission

The Division of Mining and Reclamation's mission is to assure compliance with the West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and other applicable state laws and rules by means of effective and high quality reclamation of mining sites, an efficient permitting program, and constructive communications between the public and regulated industry.

Freedom of Information Act Request

One method of providing information to the public is through a Freedom of Information Act request. It is commonly called a FOIA. Because the WVDEP is a government agency, many files are privy to public review. All requests to review agency files must be made in writing. Requests may be submitted by email, fax or U.S. Mail.

Once you have filed a FOIA request, you will receive an initial response acknowledging that the DEP has received it. The response letter will inform you of the date the request was received, the divisions or offices that will be responding and a fee schedule. The next point of contact will be from personnel within the divisions or offices that have the requested information. They will inform you whether they possess files pertaining to the request and how you may view or receive the information. If the requested files are large, you will be asked to come in to view them, and will be given information on how to schedule a time to do so.

If you would like to file a FOIA, please click here or email: depfoia@wv.gov.