Who regulates the nonmetallic mining industry to ensure that mine reclamation is completed?
By law, each county (except Milwaukee) is required to enact an ordinance and administer a program that regulates the reclamation of nonmetallic mining sites. Cities, villages and towns are given the option to regulate nonmetallic mining reclamation in their jurisdiction through the enactment of a reclamation ordinance. The County or local programs are maintained by the implementation and administration of that ordinance.
