WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF ABANDONED MINE LANDS AND RECLAMATION
Public meetings will be conducted to describe proposed Abandoned Mine Land reclamation projects, which have as their objective the alleviation of health, safety and environmental problems created by coal mines abandoned prior to August 3, 1977. Information regarding these projects, including required NEPA documentation, can be obtained from the WVDEP at 304-926-0485. The following projects listed with county locations will be explained at the public meetings:
These projects will be submitted to the Federal Office of Surface Mining for funding consideration. Public meetings to explain the projects will be conducted as follows:
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Charleston- WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 601 57th Street, SE, Charleston, WV 25304, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact Jeff Davis – Planning Supervisor, Southern Region, 304-414-1204.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Bridgeport- WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 101 Cambridge Place, Bridgeport, WV 26330, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact Robert Stuart – Planning Supervisor, Northern Region, 304-848-2073.
Should you not be able to attend the above meeting(s), please contact one of the listed individuals regarding additional opportunities to discuss the project(s).