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Accessing SMIS
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Last Modified:  11/15/2007
Accessing SMIS

Follow the steps below to access the Surface Mining Information System (SMIS) through the Internet.

  1. Go to the Minimum Configuration page to determine the minimal software requirements and hardware recommendations.
  2. Go to the suggested Monitor Settings page to set your monitor to display SMIS properly.
  3. If accessing SMIS from behind a firewall, contact Jim Adamson at 502-564-2320 or by e-mail at Jim.Adamson@ky.gov for special settings.
  4. Download and install Oracle JInitiator Version 1.3.1.13 software on your PC.  (If you have an earlier version of JInitiator, the software will automatically be updated when you click the Enter SMIS link below.)

Note: The Division of Mine Permits will provide Oracle JInitiator software on CD or floppy disk upon request.  To obtain a copy, please contact Jim Adamson at 502-564-2320 or by e-mail at Jim.Adamson@ky.gov.  The software may also be downloaded free of charge from the Oracle Web site at http://www.oracle.com.

Click the link below to begin using the SMIS Internet application.    

Enter SMIS

View or download the SMIS Tutorial for help in using this application.  Note: This file is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader software, available at no charge by clicking on the icon above.
        

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