N.C. Mining Commission
The North Carolina Mining Commission sets rules for the administration of the mining resources of the state. It acts as an advisory body to the Governor and creates rules for granting aid provided by federal authorities. Both the Mining Commission and Oil and Gas Commission were created to carry out the regulatory responsibilities of the former state Mining and Energy Commission.
The Mining Commission has five voting members and two non-voting members. Members serve four-year terms.
Rules proposed under the authority of the Mining Commission can be found online at DEQ Proposed Rules.
Procedure for Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review: If an objection is not resolved prior to the adoption of the rule, a person may also submit written objections to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3(b2) from 10 or more persons clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S. 150B-21.3(b1). The Commission will receive written objections until 5 p.m. on the day following the day the Commission approves the rule. The Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission. If you have any further questions concerning the submission of objections to the Commission, please call a Commission staff attorney at 919-431-3000.
April 8, 2025
NC Mining Commission
When: 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604 or online via Webex
Webex Meeting ID: 2422 817 0806
Password: MC_April2025
Join by Phone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll
Meeting ID: 2422 817 0806
Password: 62027746
MCQ2 Draft Agenda
MC Bylaws Draft
MC Draft Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2025
October 14, 2025
CANCELLED - Dec. 16, 2024
N.C. Mining Rules Committee
When: 11:30 a.m. on December 16, 2024
Where: Fifth Floor Conference Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604 or Online via Webex
Nov. 18, 2024
N.C. Mining Commission
When: 1 p.m. on November 18, 2024
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604 or online via Webex
Webex Meeting ID: 2435 479 3356
Passcode: NCmining0924
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Access Code: 2435 479 3356
Meeting Agenda
Mining Commission Bylaws Draft
Revised Mining Commission Rules Draft
Nov. 12, 2024
N.C. Mining Commission - Rules Subcommittee
When: 2 p.m. on November 12, 2024
Where: Fifth Floor Conference Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604 or online via Webex
Webex Meeting ID: 2422 193 2232
Passcode: MRCattendee@1124
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Access Code: 2422 193 2232
Aug. 13, 2024
N.C. Mining Commission
When: 1 p.m. on August 13, 2024
Where: Webex
Webex Meeting ID: 2420 335 5505
Passcode: NCmining082024
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Access Code: 2420 335 5505
Agenda
10-18-2023 Commission Minutes
Mining Commission Rules Readoption Timeline
2024 Periodic Rule Review Background
15A NCAC 05A, B, F, G- Necessary
15A NCAC 05F - Unnecessary
July 2, 2024
N.C. Mining Subcommittee
When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Where: Microsoft Teams
Teams Meeting ID: 219 059 004 436
Passcode: fZToqU
Join by phone: +1 984-204-1487 "
Conference ID: 312 126 010#
Agenda
Rules re-adoption timeline
CANCELLED - April 16, 2024
CANCELLED - Jan. 16, 2024
October 18, 2023
N.C. Mining Commission
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh 26703 or join online
Meeting ID: 294 719 218 139
Passcode: uALv6T
Video Conference ID: 113 247 787 8
Call-in line: 919-212-5733
Meeting agenda
Draft minutes - Aug.15, 2023
15A NCAC 05A.B.F.G
Mining Commission rules stakeholder list
August 29, 2023 - Committee on Rules Readoption - CANCELED
August 15, 2023
N.C. Mining Commission
When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023
Where: Ground Floor Hearing Room, Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh 26703 or join online
Agenda
Draft May 15, 2023, meeting minutes
Rules Review process update
Albemarle presentation
Chapter 05 revised rules
Summary of rule changes
5B.0103d Per acre factor
05A.0400 Declaratory Rulings
5B.0103e $1 million exceedance
July 17, 2023 - Committee on Rules Readoption
In accordance with GS 143-318.13, an in-person listening station will be established on the fifth floor of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh 27603, for those who cannot access the meeting virtually.
When: 2 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2023
Where: Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 232 691 999 396
Passcode: MMA7rU
Call in (audio only): +1 984-204-1487,,829268989#
Agenda
Draft meeting minutes - June 2, 2023
05B .0103 (d) justification
05B .0103 (d) rewrite
Section .0400 declaratory rulings
June 2, 2023 - Committee on Rules Readoption
When: 10.a.m. Friday, June 2, 2023
Where: Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 220 634 948 366
Passcode: Bq2Wky
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May 10, 2023
When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Where: Green Square Training Room, Room 1210, 217 West Jones St., Raleigh, 27603 or join virtually.
Agenda
Oct. 18, 2022, draft minutes
Devane presentation
May 5, 2023 - Committee on Rules Readoption
When: 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023
Where: Link to virtual meeting
Meeting ID: 223 460 368 30
Passcode: X4QrJQ
Agenda
Draft Minutes - Oct. 17, 2022
15A NCAC 05A
15A NCAC 05B
15A NCAC 05C
15A NCAC 05F
15A NCAC 05G
February 15, 2023 - cancelled
Jan. 23, 2023 subcommittee meeting - cancelled
Jan. 30, 2023 subcommittee meeting - cancelled
Oct. 18, 2022 - Full Commission Meeting
Draft agenda
Draft minutes - Aug. 23, 2022 meeting
Staff recommendations - Rules
Meeting recording
Oct. 17, 2022 - Committee on Rules Readoption Meeting
Agenda
Staff recommendations - Rules
Aug. 23, 2022
Draft Agenda
Mining Commission Overview Presentation 8/23/22
Rulemaking Presentation 8/23/22
Potential Future Rule Changes Presentation 8/23/22
Meeting recording