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ADVERTISEMENT (MR-34-BR)
Notice is hereby given that WV RECLAIM CO, LLC, 2122 LEATHERWOOD ROAD, BICKMORE, WV 25019 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1023250 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 47 School Street, Suite 301, Philippi, WV 26416-1150 in order to maintain, monitor and operate a surface mine and augering/highwall mining in the Upper Kittanning, Middle Kittanning, Lower Kittanning, Clarion, Stockton A, Stockton, Upper Coalburg, Coalburg, Lower Coalburg, and all riders and splits thereof seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge treated stormwater into Cannel Coal Hollow and Bullpen Fork of Right Fork and Right Fork of Leatherwood Creek of Elk River and is located 1.2 miles southeast of Bickmore, in Henry District of Clay County, Longitude 81° 05’ 11” and Latitude 38° 22’ 51” (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 September 26, 2022, or thirty (30) days from date of publication, will be considered. A copy of the Article 11/WVNPDES application, draft permit, 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 Number 304-457-3219 Article 11/NPDES Permit No: WV1023250