Hello,
First, I'd like to introduce myself. My name's Joe Gorman, and I'm a WVU student and community coordinator with the WVU Sierra Student Coalition. Lately the WVU SSC has been doing mostly advocacy campaigns, but we'd like to be involved in more local events.
I wanted to ask for expert advice on what influence the Bonanza ruling has on Longview. It is my understanding that most new permits nationwide will get clogged in the pipeline. Here are the concerns I have: 1. Doesn't the WV DEP operate independently (and, often, defiant) to the US EPA? How direct is the ruling's impact in this state? 2. All but the acid rain permit have been stamped by the DEP, correct? So, how do we insist the DEP requires a permit for CO2 emissions as well? I saw the section on the new CO2 ruling in the comment letter, but will the DEP see them as relevant the way we do?
-Joe
p.s. I submitted an editorial to the Dominion Post, and they called me to notify me they were going to publish it. Unfortunately, I am out of town until classes resume next Monday. If anyone has a copy of the paper, would you mind saving it for me for sentimental value?