Feb. 20, 2019

This rule package was developed to address changes in financial assurance instruments, corporate structuring, and financial markets that have occurred since the original Land Quality Division bonding rules and regulations were adopted in 1982.

Sept. 24, 2018

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Advisory Board approved proposed rule revisions to the financial assurance regulations to move to the Environmental Quality Council.

Nov. 16, 2017

On November 6, 2017, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) recognized four Wyoming mining companies with the Good Neighbor Award

July 15, 2016

July 12, 2016

July 11, 2016

Governor Matt Mead and DEQ Director to visit former site of the Dave Johnston Coal Mine to signal completion of reclamation efforts.

Feb. 22, 2016

DEQ responds to the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement's ten-day notice related to reclamation bonding for the mining operations of Arch Coal, Inc.

Jan. 11, 2016

DEQ releases statement regarding Arch Coal Inc.

April 21, 2015

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, Todd Parfitt has named Kyle Wendtland as the new Land Quality Administrator for the Land Quality Division.