The Abandoned Mine Land program division of the RRC is tasked with the reclamation

of abandoned surface mines which usually consists of the following: earthwork

(highwall reduction and spoil recontouring) burial or treatment of unsuitable spoil

(usually acidic or naturally occurring radioactive spoil) and installation of erosion and

water control structures and revegetation. Dangerous abandoned underground mine

openings are usually closed by one of the following methods: backfilling, capping

(concrete or metal grating) or metal gating. The reclamation activities must be

professionally engineered and environmentally developed.

The RRC does not have the personnel or the equipment required to perform

Professional Environmental Engineering Services. RRC relies on contracting with

highly qualified, experienced Professional Environmental Engineering Service

companies licensed in the State of Texas to provide and perform all work necessary to

complete Professional Environmental Engineering projects required under the Contract

and Work Orders issued thereunder.