Public Notice

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF
ABANDONED MINE LANDS AND
RECLAMATION
Public meetings will be conducted to describe proposed AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Projects. The intent of these AMLER Projects is to alleviate health, safety and environmental problems created by coal mines abandoned prior to August 3, 1977, while providing an opportunity for economic and community development end use. Information regarding these projects, including required NEPA documentation, can be obtained from the WVDEP at 304-926-0499. The following projects listed with county locations will be explained.
Project Name
Ashland Resort Tourism Development Phase 2
City of Thomas Water Improvement
Cleanwater RU2 Process
Kanawha Gravity Adventure Park
Baxter VFD Sports Park
WV Farm Foods
Opal Smith Highwall and Roanoke Center Expansion
Wheeling Heritage Center
Chief Logan Resort and Recreation Center
Liberty Station Lodge and Tavern
County
McDowell
Tucker
Kanawha
Kanawha
Marion
Brooke
Lewis
Ohio
Logan
Mercer
These projects will be submitted to and vetted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement for funding consideration. Public meetings to explain the projects will be conducted as follows:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Bridgeport – WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 101 Cambridge Place, Bridgeport, WV 26330, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Charleston – WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 601 57th St. SE, Charleston, WV 26330, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 2024, Fayetteville – WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
If you are unable to attend these meetings for the specified dates and times, have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact [email protected] or Shon Cyfers/Ryan Jackson at 304-926-0499 for further assistance.
Int. Jun 17, 24, 2024