The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a public meeting for this coming Wednesday, May 26th.  The will be an informational meeting to discuss the proposed disposal of coal ash, starting at 6:00 pm at the Scott's Run Volunteer Fire Dept in Cassville.  The purpose is to hear public comments and concerns about a new 225 acre surface mine and modifications to an associated National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit. 

 

The State government released the following information on May 21st:  

"The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Mining
and Reclamation is facilitating an Informal Conference on Patriot Mining
Company's applications for an Article 3 surface mining permit (no. S200909) and
Article 11 permit WV1017535, Modification # 9, located northeast of Cassville in
Clay District of Monongalia County. For more information, contact the permit

supervisor at 304-457-3219 in the Philippi Office."

 

This meeting is open to the public; and, citizen participation is encouraged by the

Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition, Duane Nichols (spokesperson), 304-216-5535.

 

Submitted by:

 

Duane G. Nichols, Ph.D.

Mon Valley Clean Air Coalition

330 Dream Catcher Circle

Morgantown, WV 26508

 

(304) 599-8040