Department of Mines, Minerals & Energy (409)
Mission
It is the mission of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) to enhance the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner to support a more productive economy.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 9/2/2009
Last modified: 9/2/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $32,947,781 | $33,468,849 | 234 | 234 |
| 2006-2008 | $31,519,017 | $30,389,065 | 240 | 240 |
| 2004-2006 | $27,390,519 | $27,420,136 | 237 | 236 |
There are 0 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
| Measure | |
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Number of serious injuries and fatalities at mineral and fossil fuel extraction sites per 200,000 worker hours. |
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Percentage of permitted sites with no adverse off-site environmental damage or public safety hazards. |
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Amount of saved energy costs achieved through energy conservation and procurement strategies. |


