Environmental

Colorado's 'Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety' (DRMS) oversees:

AOnly oil and gas well cleanup
BReclamation of mined lands to prevent environmental damage from current and abandoned mining operations✓ Correct
COnly water quality around mining sites
DFederal surface mining operations only

Explanation

The Colorado DRMS oversees the reclamation of lands disturbed by mining operations, enforces bonding requirements to ensure funds are available for cleanup, and addresses abandoned mine land hazards that can affect nearby property values and safety.

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