Lawmakers urged to pause reclamation tax changes
The Special Reclamation Advisory Council urged delaying any changes to the 14 cent per ton reclamation tax until March 2003. The tax raised last year to cover a 47 million deficit in the mine reclamation fund has brought in 15.3 million since October, with 11.8 million more than a 3 cent rate would have. The council seeks data on economic and compliance impacts and on coal companies that default on reclamation obligations.
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Massey Energy launches ad campaign to improve image
Massey Energy promotes a seven ad campaign in West Virginia to counter a bad image and highlight coal’s economic benefits. The company notes community concerns over permits and layoffs while facing lawsuits over coal dust, spills, and sludge dams linked to Massey subsidiaries.
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CONSOL to Permanently Close Humphrey Mine by Year End
Officials said the Humphrey Mine, opened in 1956 and named for George M. Humphrey, will be permanently closed by year end after decades of production totaling over 107 million tons and more than $2 billion in sales. The move follows a plan to recover 500 additional acres with continuous miners, extending its life by five years. The site served as a showplace for West Virginia University mining students. Separately, DEP denied Mettiki Coal’s longwall permit under Hind Leg Creek due to possible water damage risks. Virginia DMV released its 2003 inspection calendar with details on dates and locations online.
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DEP Division of Mining and Reclamation
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