Public Coal Mine Waste Disposal Meeting

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

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