What is SMIS?
The Kentucky Surface Mining Information System (SMIS) is an extensive computer database that is used for tracking all permitting and enforcement actions on coal mining activity in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Examples of information contained in SMIS include:
- Status of pending and issued permit applications
- General background information on permitted coal mining operations
- Inspection background and frequency
- Status of mining activity
- Past or pending violation problems
- Performance bond information
SMIS also contains a link to Doctree the Division of Mine Permits and the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcements Document Management System. This is a public version of Doctree that includes public accessible documents. Additional documents may be requested through the Energy and Environment Cabinet's open records process. Refer to the EEC Open Records web page for details on how to request agency records in accordance with the Kentucky Open Records Act.
Recommended user prerequisites for SMIS and Doctree accessibility are below.
Use browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Neither SMIS nor Doctree will work with Internet Explorer.
A 24-inch monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution.
ENTER SMIS
ENTER DOCTREE
Please contact Jim Neal with any issues.