ABOUT US

In 1988, the Navajo Nation Council approved the Navajo Reclamation Plan and Code in compliance with Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMRCRA) to establish the Navajo AML Reclamation Department, within the Division of Natural Resources.  The department will implement, administer and conduct reclamation of abandoned mine lands (AML) within the Navajo Nation.

The major goal of Navajo AML was to reclaim AML problem areas in a cost-effective and safe manner, which is being successfully achieved through dedication and commitment of the AML employees. Our strategic values include quality reclamation work pursuant to SMCRA and our reclamation plans, while managing cost and schedules. With this significant accomplishment, Navajo AML begun planning to implement public facility projects to stimulate economic development for communities impacted by past and current mining activities.

As of 2000, NAMLRP has expanded its services by implementing a “Public Facility Project” (PFP) to assist Navajo communities/chapters with PFP funds for renovation/construction of community public facilities/utilities through competitive grants.

 Objectives:

1. To manage reclamation of abandoned coal and non-coal mines for the protection of public health, safety, general welfare, and property for extreme danger, and other adverse effects resulting from past coal and non-coal mining practices; and
2. To conduct repairs, renovations, or construction of public Infrastructures such as senior citizens centers, chapter buildings, utilities, roads, recreation and conservation facility of communities adversely affected by coal and non-coal mining practices.