NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that REPUBLIC ENERGY, LLC 4101 SLATE DR, SCARBRO, WV 25917 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1019252 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840 in order to maintain and operate coal surface mining operations at the existing Skitter Creek Surface Mine (S302299) in the Upper Mercer, Stockton, Coalburg, Winifrede, Chilton “A”, Chilton Rider, Chilton and Chilton Leader” seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge Treated and Storm water into unnamed tributaries of/and Cabin Creek; and unnamed tributaries of/and Fifteenmile Creek of Paint Creek of Upper Kanawha River and is located 3.9 (miles), north of Mahan , in Clear Creek and Valley District(s) of Kanawha and Fayette County(ies), Longitude 81 deg. 21 ‘ 50 ” and Latitude 37 deg. 59 ‘ 04 ” (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 May 1st, 2021, 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. WV1019252