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Coal community advocates applaud new “10-Day Notice” rule for strengthening response to health, safety and pollution threats

By Dan Radmacher | April 4, 2024 |

This image of the Hobet Mine in West Virginia was taken during a Ten Day Notice Rule inspection spurred by local residents' concerns about contaminated water. Federal regulators determined the mine was responsible for the family's water problems and the state agency ensured that the coal company provided the family with replacement water.

This morning, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement released its final “Ten Day Notice” rule to address how the agency responds to community member complaints about safety, pollution, and other violations at coal mines across the country.

Neely’s Creek Mine Permit Up for Renewal

By Matt Hepler | April 10, 2018 |

The permit renewal for Neely’s Creek Mine near Somerset, Ky., is being contested by a local environmental group.

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Coal community advocates applaud new “10-Day Notice” rule for strengthening response to health, safety and pollution threats

Neely’s Creek Mine Permit Up for Renewal

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