To view the current version of SMARA, please click on SMARA Statutes link below: California Statutes and Regulations for the Division of Mine Reclamation; View statutes and regulations for other Department of Conservation divisions and programs on Laws and Regulations.

SMARA is an acronym for the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. SMARA was enacted by the California Legislature to address the need for a continuing supply of mineral resources, and to prevent or minimize the negative impacts of surface …

In 1975, the California legislature enacted the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA). This act provides for the reclamation of mined lands and directs the State Geologist to identify and map the non-fuel mineral resources of the state to show where economically significant mineral deposits occur and where they are likely to occur based ...

SMARA is an acronym for the Surface Mining and Reclamation Actof 1975. SMARA was enacted by the California Legislature to address the need for a continuing supply of mineral resources,and to prevent or minimize the negative impacts of surface mining to public health, property and the environment. Who administers SMARA at the State level?

Analysts develop and maintain mining operations' data and document processing systems, producing standardized compliance policies and procedures to ensure uniform and effective enforcement of SMARA statutes and regulations.

Under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) Section 2774 (c), local lead agencies are required to submit reclamation plans and plan amendments to the Director of the Department of Conservation (i.e., DMR) for review prior to approving such documents.

In 1991, the Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR) was created to provide a measure of oversight for local governments as they administer the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) within their respective jurisdictions.

SMARA also encourages the production, conservation, and protection of the State's mineral resources. ALQUIST-PRIOLO EARTHQUAKE FAULT ZONING ACT (EFZA) EFZA Statutes (PDF) EFZA Regulations

New Mi ning Operation Reports are required from all new mines subject to SMARA along with the initial fee of $500. Type Codes and Commodities/Categories can be found in the Annual Report Instructions.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS Title 14. Natural Resources Division 2. Department of Conservation Chapter 8. Mining and Geology Subchapter 1. State Mining and Geology