ADVERTISEMENT MR-34-BR

ADVERTISEMENT MR-34-BR Notice is hereby given that LITTLE EAGLE COAL COMPANY LLC, P.O. BOX 134, 2112 LEATHERWOOD RD., BICKMORE, WV 25019 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV0096733 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 254 Industrial Drive, Oak Hill, WV 25901-6102 in order to maintain, monitor and operate an underground mine complex in the Powellton seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge Treated and Storm water into Lick Branch of Rich Creek of Gauley River and is located 1.6 (miles), northeast of Swiss in Valley District of Fayette County, Longitude 81 f 9′ 12.0000″ and Latitude 38 f 12′ 33.0000″ (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 June 27, 2015, 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. 304-465-1911 Article 11/NPDES Permit No. WV0096733 5-28-THR-1-FT; LG 264