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We aim to facilitate the proper exploitation of the Nation’s coal resources, whilst providing information and addressing liabilities for which the Authority is responsible, in a professional, efficient and open manner.

Seams Liable to Spontaneous Combustion

Coal seams in England, Scotland and Wales which have been known to suffer from occurrences of spontaneous combustion and are regarded as at 'high risk' of succumbing to spontaneous combustion when being entered, worked or disturbed.

Scanning Services

The Coal Authority introduces its state of the art scanning and plan reproduction centre.

eTendering portal:

The Coal Authority's eTendering portal provides details of current and forthcoming opportunities within the Authority's business.

Find out more about our environmental work

Revised procedures relating to the investigation or treatment of shallow workings, shafts/adits and coal seams.
(Effective from 1st February 2008)

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	24-hour call out service for Surface Hazards such as: Shaft collapses Gas emissions Spontaneous combustion of coal 01623 646 333


	Public safety risks arising from investigations into coal and abandoned coal workings
	Any activities which intersect, disturb or enter any of the Authority’s coal interests require the prior written permission of the Authority. Failure to obtain permission for such activities is a trespass, with the potential for court action... What are the safety risks specific to the nature of coal and abandoned coal workings?


	Our online search service enables you to check what searches are necessary for your property. These include ground stability searches as well as coal mining and brine subsidence claim searches. You can also order and receive search reports online.
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