ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management - Regulatory Program

Oil & Gas

Coal Mining

Industrial Minerals

Mine Safety

Abandoned Mine Land

Orphan Wells

Map to Our Offices:
Fountain Square, Building H-3


Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.


For general information email your questions here.


Mineral Resource Management
2045 Morse Rd.
Building H-3
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6633
Fax H-2 (614) 265-7999
Fax H-3 (614) 265-7998

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Permitting/Hydrology/Bonding

Use of sediment ponds, diversions and silt fence are common features used to control runoff during mine reclamation.Permitting and hydrogeology represents one of the most fundamental regulatory activities to be conducted by the Division of Mineral Resources Management (DMRM).

Environmental specialists and geologists perform a complete and thorough review of every permit application to mine industrial minerals and coal, and to drill and plug wells for oil and gas in Ohio.

Detailed examinations verify that mines and wells are designed to minimize environmental impacts, that proper environmental safeguards are in place, and that all legal requirements are met.

Staff members also verify that applicants have met all bonding/performance surety requirements. Bonds/Performance security provide the financial resources to restore a site if a mine operator or well owner fails in their responsibility to act in accordance with Ohio's site restoration laws. The section also manages permit records, databases, and permit-related information.

In addition, a great deal of coordination occurs between the staff, public, local/state and federal officials during the permitting process providing information concerning the proposed coal, industrial minerals and oil and gas extraction and reclamation activities. 

Oil and gas well permits are regulated under provisions of Chapter 1509 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules established in Chapter 1501:9 of the Ohio Administrative Code. It is mandated by the Ohio Revised Code to complete oil & gas permit reviews within twenty-one (21) days.

Permitting of coal and industrial minerals mining is conducted under provisions of Chapters 1513 & 1514 of the Ohio Revised Code, respectively. Additional rules in Chapters 1501:13 and 1501:14 of the Ohio Administrative Code also govern mining permit activities. DMRM mining permit applications typically require comprehensive reviews involving numerous staff including geologists, environmental specialists, engineers and others. The average time required to review and process a coal permit is typically twelve (12) months.

Coal Application Status (postings updated monthly)
Pending Applications
Approved Applications
Issued Permits