Public Notice

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL P
ROTECTION
OFFICE OF
ABANDONED MINE LANDS AND
RECLAMATION
Public meetings will be conducted to describe proposed AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Projects. The intent of these AMLER Projects is to alleviate health, safety and environmental problems created by coal mines abandoned prior to August 3, 1977, while providing an opportunity for economic and community development end use. Information regarding these projects, including required NEPA documentation, can be obtained from the WVDEP at 304-926-0499. The following projects listed with county locations will be explained.
Project Name
Air Raid Bike Park Phase 2
White Mountain Lodging
Mylan Park KOA Resort & Campground Phase II Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail
Wheeling Gateway Center
TAZ Site Development
Clear Fork Rail Trail II
Rustic Ravines Lodging & Tourism Attraction
The Landing Strip
A.S. Holdings, Inc.
AWVR*
Cumberland Village*
National Youth Science Academy – Davis Campus*
John C. Allen Regional HUB – Recreational Complex Phase 1A & 1B* East Wheeling Community Park*
County
Kanawha
Logan
Monongalia
Nicholas
Ohio
Preston
Raleigh
Wayne
Wyoming
Raleigh
Fayette
Mingo
Tucker
Upshur
Ohio
*These projects will be or have been submitted to and vetted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement for funding consideration. Public meetings to explain these projects will be conducted as follows:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Fairmont – WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 1000 Technology Dr., Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Charleston – WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 601 57th St. SE, Charleston, WV 26330, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, Fayetteville – WV DEP, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If you are unable to attend these meetings for the specified dates and times, have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact [email protected] or Shon Cyfers/Ryan Jackson at 304-926-0499 for further assistance.
Int. Feb 7, 14, 2025