Mission Statement: The mission of the Minerals Regulatory Program is to regulate exploration for, and development and reclamation of,non-coal mineral resources of the state in conformance with the Utah Mined Land Reclamation Act,UCA 40-8 in a manner which:
* supports the existence of a viable minerals mining industry to preserve the economic and physical well-being of the state and the nation;
* safeguards the environment while protecting public health and safety, and
* achieves the successful reclamation of lands affected by mineral mining activities.