There are no active coal mines in Michigan. 

Michigan's Coal Mine Reclamation Regulations 

The mining of coal in Michigan is regulated by Part 635 , Michigan's Coal Mine Reclamation Regulations, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), including associated rules.  Other state regulations may also apply depending on the nature and location of the mining project.

A Coal Mine Reclamation Permit, issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Office of Geological Survey (OGS), is required for mining coal in Michigan.  It is the policy of the DEQ that all permit applications receive a thorough review, including opportunity for public input and comment.

When the application documents are received by the OGS, the processing procedure varies depending on the nature and scope of the proposed mining operation.  The OGS conducts a preliminary review to determine completeness and accuracy of the application when it is received.  At this point, as well as anytime in the evaluation process, the applicant may be asked to revise the application, and/or provide additional technical information.  Based on the characteristics of the project, the application may be sent to other state government agencies for review and comment.

Applications that are received and considered administratively complete, will be posted on the Office of Geological Survey web pages as well as be available at one or more locations relative to the proposed coal mine.

A Public Informational Meeting usually is held at a location near the proposed operation.  This provides the opportunity for the applicant to explain the project to the public.  Public input is encouraged.

After agency review is complete, the OGS staff submits recommendation to the Office Director to either issue or deny the application.  Prior to issuance of the permit, a public notice of the intent to issue is made in the DEQ electronic calendar, and in one or more local newspapers.  If the OGS considers it necessary, and/or if requested by the public, a public hearing may be held before a final decision is made on the application.  This provides for the opportunity to receive further comment from the public.  The proposed permit may be further modified depending on the results of the public hearing.  The OGS Office Chief approves or denies the application.  The resulting permit if issued is for the life of the mining operation.  The approved permit may be subsequently modified or revoked for cause as described in Part 635 of NREPA.

Additional permits such as Air Use, Water Discharge, Inland Lakes and Streams and or Wetland Permits may be needed.  Removal of minerals from State Lands is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources.  Federal and or local regulations may apply as well.

Other federal, state and or local ordinances and regulations might apply.

 Exploration for minerals is regulated under Part 625 as "Test Wells"