West Virginia Department of
Environmental Protection
Public Information Office
601 57 th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304-926-0440
The Pocahontas County Commission has requested that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) facilitate an environmental cleanup at the Former Howes Office Building under the Brownfields Assistance Program. The site is located at 118 Industrial Park Road, Durbin, WV 26264.
The building is undergoing remediation for redevelopment purposes. Asbestos containing building materials were identified by asbestos surveys conducted at the property on April 26 , 2024.
The WVDEP Office of Environmental Remediation Brownfields Assistance Program, through the CERCLA Section 128(a) USEPA State Response Program, will fund the necessary abatement of the asbestos containing materials. This abatement will be performed in keeping with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Applicant:
Pocahontas County Commission
900 Tenth Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954
Site Location:
118 Industrial Park Road
Durbin, WV 26264
Current Site Use:
The property is currently vacant.
Proposed Cleanup Method and Methods to Control Possible Health Exposure:
All identified asbestos containing materials will be removed from the building and disposed of, in keeping with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Proposed Future Use:
The property is intended to be redeveloped for commercial/industrial purposes.
Requests for Information or Comments:
Questions or comments regarding this application should be directed to:
Erin Brittain, WVDEP
601 57 th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: 304-926-0499 ext. 30201
Email: [email protected]
All documents related to this planned remediation activity are available upon request.
04/01/2026