ADVERTISEMENT MR-34-BR
Notice is hereby given that NORTH SPRING’S RECLAMATION L.L.C., 1330 SOUTH MAYO TRAIL (BOX 12), 3RD FLOOR SUITE 302, PIKEVILLE, KY 41501 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1022946 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 1101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV 25601 in order to maintain and monitor a reclaimed surface mine in the Pond Creek, Alma A, Alma B, Alma C, Lower Cedar Grove and Upper Cedar Grove seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge Treated Storm water into Pickering Branch and Baisden Fork of the Lefthand Fork of Gilbert Creek and into White Oak Branch, Trace Fork of Little Cub Creek of Little Huff Creek and all tributaries of the Upper Guyandotte River. of Upper Guyandotte River and is located 2.0 (miles), Southeast of Baisden, in Stafford and Huff Creek District(s) of Mingo and Wyoming County(ies), Longitude 81° 51‘ 51” and Latitude 37° 32‘ 56“ (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 January 19, 2024 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. 304-792-7250 Article 11/NPDES Permit No. WV1022946