Geospatial

Geospatial data provides a “place-based” perspective. This data illustrates the geographic impacts of mining operations on the environment and the surrounding communities. As the mining industry transitions to digitizing its permitting and performance information, OSMRE remains committed to the use of geospatial technologies to uphold SMCRA requirements.

OSMRE and SMCRA partners are able to engage in better decision-making and inform the public more effectively by implementing geospatial technologies, processes and data analysis. A GIS-based analysis capability allows OSMRE to more effectively examine national and local coal-mining and environmental implications.