Bureau of Resource Management & Development
Steven M. Potter, Director
(518) 402-8072
The Bureau of Resource Management and Development oversees operations and activities related to non-fuel mining and mined land reclamation. The Bureau is also responsible for general Mineral Resources program administration and data management.
Contact the bureau by e-mail for inquiries about mining
Program Management Section
Phone (518) 402-8072
Fax (518) 402-8060
Responsibilities:
Collection, processing and dissemination of oil and gas drilling and production data.
Typical tasks of this section are:
- Maintaining and supporting the Division's electronic information systems and technology and providing electronic data and computer-generated maps to customers and stakeholders.
- Responding to information requests and providing technical assistance to the regulated community, local governments, the public, other state agencies and other units within the DEC.
Chief - Donald J. Drazan
Staff
Richard E. Hautala
Amanda Trotter
Resource Development Section
Phone (518) 402-8072
Fax (518) 402-8060
Responsibilities:
- Developing, implementing and enforcing regulations, policies and procedures to ensure that non-fuel mining is conducted and mined areas are reclaimed so that the environment and public health and safety are fully protected
- Coordinating division outreach
- Coordinating OCS
Typical tasks of this section are:
- Investigating and resolving citizen complaints and non-routine incidents
- Managing a full regulatory permit program for non-fuel mining
- Monitoring and enforcing financial security and regulatory fee requirements for non-fuel mines
Mined Land Reclamation Section Chief - Matthew Podniesinski
Staff
Laura Snell
Christopher McKelvey
Daniel P. Morris
