ADVERTISEMENT MR-34-BR
Notice is hereby given that WESTWOOD MINING CO., INC, PO DRAWER 1084, 356 S COLLEGE AVE, BLUEFIELD, VA 24605-0000 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1011995 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840 in order to operate a coal loadout facility and coal stockpile area in the N/A seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge Treated and Storm water into Sandlick Creek of Tug Fork River and is located 0.88 (miles), North of Elbert, in Adkin District(s) of McDowell County(ies), Longitude 81deg. 32′ 45″ and Latitude 37deg. 21′ 09″ (Coordinates from USGSTopographic Map).
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking information on private surface water intakes for humanconsumption 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 physicallocation 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 ensurecompliance with water quality criteria for all designated uses. Where applicable, a full Tier 2 anti-degradation reviewhas been conducted.
Comments on the Article 11 WV/NPDES application or requests for a public hearing regarding the Article11/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 July 23, 2023, 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.WV1011995 NPR5
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