ADVERTISEMENT MR-34-BR
Notice is hereby given that TUNNEL RIDGE, LLC 184 SCHOOLHOUSE LN., VALLEY GROVE, WV 26060 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1002686 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 47 School Street, Suite 301 Philippi, WV 26416-1150 in order to operate and maintain a surface mine, deep mine, prep plant, loadout facility and AMD treatment facility in the Pittsburgh #8 seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge treated storm water into Souttell Run of Short Creek, Short Creek of Ohio River, and the Ohio River of Upper Ohio River 2 and is located 2 miles, southeast of Short Creek in Richland Districts of Ohio County, Longitude 80 degrees, 39′ 55″ and Latitude 40 degrees, 09′ 08″ (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 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 15, 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. 304-457-3219 Article 11/NPDES Permit No. WV1002686
The Intelligencer, August 16, 2024