Why is the Coal Authority changing its name?
The Coal Authority is changing its name to the Mining Remediation Authority. This better reflects the organisation’s 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England Scotland and Wales and their work to seek low carbon opportunities from our mining heritage for the future.
When will the name change take effect?
The name change will be effective on Thursday 28 November 2024.
As a customer of the Coal Authority will I need to do anything?
No
The Mining Remediation Authority is the new trading name of the Coal Authority and this will be reflected in letters and e-mails from the 28th November 2024.
Initially our invoicing and banking details will remain as The Coal Authority; we will update further when changes to these areas will occur to ensure that you are fully informed.
As a supplier of the Coal Authority will I need to do anything?
No.
The Mining Remediation Authority is the new trading name of the Coal Authority and this will be reflected in letters and e-mails from the 28th November 2024.
Initially our invoicing and banking details will remain as The Coal Authority, so you can continue to submit invoices in the same way, and payments will be received from The Coal Authority.
We will update further when changes to these areas will occur to ensure you are fully informed.
Will the Mining Remediation Authority now consider all aspects of mining?
Our statutory responsibilities have not changed and we will continue to manage the effects of past coal mining. The new name reflects both the wider work already delivered on metal mine pollution prevention and tip safety and the increasing focus on environmental remediation, such as mine water treatment to prevent pollution and seeking low carbon opportunities such as mine water heat from the nationalised assets.
“Becoming the Mining Remediation Authority better reflects the important work we do to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas across Great Britain.
We will continue to deliver the same frontline work to support mining communities, keep people safe from coal hazards, protect drinking water, rivers and the sea from pollution, inform development and conveyancing decisions and enable low carbon opportunity from the nationalised assets we manage, working closely with partners and he emergency services.” Lisa Pinney MBE, CEO of the Mining Remediation Authority
We already work with Defra and the Environment Agency, Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales to treat pollution from metal mines. Other aspects of our work, will remain focused on coal due to it being nationalised in 1947 and the responsibility of the UK Government. We continue to provide support and expertise on wider aspects of mining to emergency and other partners as needed.
You can find out more about the work of the Mining Remediation Authority at www.gov.uk/miningremediationauthority
How can the public provide feedback on this change?
We’ve been considering this change for several years and had many discussions about it as well as received feedback from partners and customers. That’s why it the change was included within out 10 year Vision to 2032.
You can find out more about the work of the Mining Remediation Authority at www.gov.uk/miningremediationauthority
How will the Mining Remediation Authority’s focus on environmental remediation impact local communities?
The Mining Remediation Authority will continue to deliver our Mission and Purpose to the communities that we serve across England, Scotland and Wales
Our mission: Making a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
Our purpose:
- we keep people safe and provide peace of mind
- we protect and enhance the environment
- we use our information and expertise to help people make informed decisions
- we create value and minimise cost to the taxpayer
Is there any change to the data that will be licensed?
No, the data is the same Coal Authority authoritative data previously made available which continues to fulfil Law Society guidance related to CON29M coal mining searches. Any data licence agreements that you may have in place with us as the Coal Authority remain valid and will not require updating to take account of our new name.
Are there any regulatory changes associated with the name change?
We will continue to follow all existing regulations and work closely with other regulatory bodies and governments in the 3 nations we serve.
What will happen to existing Coal Authority documents and contracts?
All existing documents and contracts remain valid and will be honoured by the Mining Remediation Authority.
What new projects can we expect from the Mining Remediation Authority?
The Mining Remediation Authority will continue to focus on innovative mining remediation projects that enhance the natural environment for the communities we serve.
Will the Mining Remediation Authority have a new logo?
The Mining Remediation Authority will have a new logo which will change on 28 November in line with the HM Government change of crest that was unveiled on 10 October.
