🏞️Valid Existing Rights Determination for Coal Mining in Monongahela
This notice announces our decision on a request for a determination of valid existing rights (VER) under section 522(e) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). We have determined that South Fork Coal Company, LLC (SFCC) possesses VER for a haul road within the boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest (MNF), West Virginia. This decision will allow SFCC to maintain a West Virginia surface coal mining and reclamation permit for the road in question and to use the road to access and haul coal from a surface mine located on adjacent private lands.
Learn More🚫DEA Revocation Order
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a revocation order for Osric Malone Prioleau, N.P. due to his suspended nursing licenses in West Virginia. The order emphasizes the requirement for practitioners to maintain state licensure to dispense controlled substances, and outlines procedures for potential appeals within defined timelines.
Learn More⚡Ohio Power and Light Hydroelectric Project Regulatory Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Ohio Power and Light, LLC for a major original license regarding the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ohio River. The document outlines the project details, regulatory requirements, and encourages public participation through interventions and comments.
Learn More🌫️EPA Approves West Virginia's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the regional haze State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by West Virginia (West Virginia, WV, or the State) on August 12, 2022, to address applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the regional haze program's second implementation period. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More🌲West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Notice
The West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Monongahela National Forest within Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, and Webster Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More🗣️Notice of Public Meetings by West Virginia Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the West Virginia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public business meetings via Zoom. The purpose of these business meetings is to discuss procedural matters and civil rights concerns in the state of West Virginia for potential study.
Learn More🌬️Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans in West Virginia
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The revision pertains to West Virginia 45 Code of State Rules (CSR) 40 (WV rule) that establishes the nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) ozone season limitations and requirements for non- electrical generating unit (EGU) large industrial boilers and combustion turbines that have a maximum design heat input of greater than 250 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr), as well as affected stationary internal combustion engines and cement manufacturing kilns. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Learn More🌬️Proposed Updates to West Virginia's Air Quality Standards by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. This revision updates West Virginia's incorporation by reference (IBR) of EPA's national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and the associated monitoring reference and equivalent methods. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Learn More🗣️Public Meeting Notice for West Virginia Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the West Virginia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the inaugural meeting is to facilitate introductions among Committee members and discuss committee procedures and project process.
Learn More🛠️Century Mining's Petition for Safety Standards Modification Overview
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Century Mining, LLC.
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