Proposed Rule Amendments: §§ 3.15 and 3.58

The proposed amendments to rules §§ 3.15 and 3.58, related to Senate Bill 1150 (89th Legislative Session, 2025), have been posted for public comment. Comments will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, November 13, 2026. For more information, including an online comment form, please visit the RRC Proposed Rules page.

Surface Mining & Reclamation Accidents

The Surface Mining and Reclamation Division (Division) is responsible for inspecting uranium exploration operations. Throughout the exploration, mining and reclamation process, onsite compliance inspections are conducted on a regular, but unannounced schedule, as required by the Coal Mining Regulations.  Active uranium exploration permits are also inspected on a regular, unannounced schedule.

To submit a report of an accident regarding a coal mining/exploration operation or uranium exploration operation, please email miningcomplaint@rrc.texas.gov.

For all other coal mining/exploration or uranium exploration related reports or complaints, email mining@rrc.texas.gov.

 



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