ADVERTISEMENT (MR-34-BR)
Notice is hereby given that WEST VIRGINIA PROPERTIES, INC. PO BOX 1603, 861 Frog Level Road,
Coalwood , WV 24801, WELCH, WV 24801 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1030060 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840 in order to operate and maintain the Tug Fork Sewell Mine No. 1 coal deep mine in the Sewell
seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge Treated Storm water into an unnamed tributary of Tug Fork River and is located 1.2 (miles), northwest of Roderfield, in Sandy River District(s) of McDowell County(ies), Longitude 81o 43’ 11” and Latitude 37o 27’ 18” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map).
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking information on private surface water intakes for human consumption located in the above listed receiving streams and located down stream of this operation. Please provide your name, phone number, mailing address, the name of the stream being with the intake, and the physical location of the intake. This information needs to be submitted to the address above.
An anti-degradation review has been conducted. Tier 1 protection is afforded because effluent limitations ensure compliance with water quality criteria for all designated uses. Where applicable, a full Tier 2 anti-degradation review has been conducted.
Comments on the Article 11 WV/NPDES application or requests for a public hearing regarding the Article 11/NPDES application shall be in writing and if a public hearing is requested shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. Such written comments or requests should be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the address above, and must also reference the Article 11/NPDES permit number shown above. Comments received by, 4/5/2025 or thirty (30) days from date of publication, will be considered. A copy of the Article 11/WVNPDES application, draft permit, rational page, and fact sheet (if required) will be available for inspection and obtaining copies during normal business hours at the DEP Regional Office located at the address above.
DEP Telephone No. 304-574-4465 Article 11/NPDES Permit No. WV1030060
ID: 859408
