West Virginia issues mining permits under new bond cap policy
Two firms Powellton Coal Co and Pritchart Mining Co receive three permits totaling 810.5 acres as DEP enforces a 5000 per acre reclamation bond. Regulators alert that the policy aims to secure funds for land restoration if operators abandon sites, amid industry concerns and a $50 million Special Reclamation Fund deficit.
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Preston County Added to Flood Relief County List
Preston County joins sixteen West Virginia counties in FEMA disaster aid for storms from May 15 to June 11 that caused floods landslides and widespread outages. FEMA will fund 75 percent of relief costs with the state covering 25 percent, WV expected costs 3 to 5 million. Legislature allocated 5.8 million for flood relief and other needs.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
Bob Wise
Len DeCarlo
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