ADVERTISEMENT MR-34-BR
Notice is hereby given that WVDEP OFFICE OF SPECIAL RECLAMATION 601 57TH SE, CHARLESTON, WV25304 has submitted an application for the reissuance of Article 11/WVNPDES Permit No. WV1029223 to the Department of Environmental Protection, 47 School Street, Suite 301, Philippi,WV 26416-1150 in order to operate a treatment facility in the N/A seam/mineral bed. The operation will discharge Treated Storm water into Left Fork of Buckhannon River of Tygart Valley River and is located 3.2 (miles), northeast of Pickens, in Middle Fork District(s) of Randolph County(ies), Longitude 80 degrees 10′ 15″ and Latitude 38 degrees 37′ 15″ (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 2/22/2026 , 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. WV1029223
LOCATION MAP
LAT 38* 37′ 15″ N
Pickens P.O. 3.2 Miles
LONG 80* 10′ 15″ W
LOCATION MAP
Randolph County Highway Map – Scale:1″=1 Mile
Middle Fork District, Randolph County WV
WVDEP Revoked Permit No. S-2015-06
Pickens and Samp 7.5′ USGS Quadrangle
Nearest P.O.: Pickens
NPDES No.: WV1029223
ELK-January 24, 2026