Posts Tagged ‘Office of Surface Mining Reclamation’
Conservationists declare intent to sue Aurevo Resources for illegally releasing mining pollution into the Cherry River
Today, a coalition of conservation groups gave Aurevo Resources notice of its intent to sue over the mining company’s violations of the Clean Water Act and mining regulations.
Read MoreEnvironmental groups put Clearco on notice of intent to sue over illegal coal haul road through the Monongahela National Forest
Today, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue Clearco Processing Corporation for conducting unauthorized surface mining-related activities in the Monongahela National Forest in violation of federal and state laws.
Read MoreFederal regulators shut down illegal WV coal haul road — Interior quietly reopens it at company’s request
In a whirlwind of conflicting decisions, the U.S. Department of the Interior has quietly allowed South Fork Coal Company to resume hauling coal through the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia — just weeks after Biden administration regulators shut down the unlawful haul road.
Read MoreTop mine regulator can and must halt illegal coal hauling in the Monongahela National Forest
Sharon Buccino, the acting head of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, could take immediate action to shut down South Fork Coal’s illegal coal hauling operation in the Monongahela National Forest.
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