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TwitterThe list of arbitrary actions against Appalachian coal mining by the EPA continues to grow with the revocation of the Spruce No. 1 mine permit and the subjective guidelines released this April. The mining guidelines rely on a wrong-headed and subjective test that only applies to six states – Appalachian states. Combined with the revocation of an operational mining permit a clear message is sent: The EPA doesn’t care about the vital coal economy or Appalachian jobs.
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View AllJul 28 – The Office of Surface Mining’s “open house” format has drawn the ire of coal supporters that say it prevents a full demonstration of support for coal across the Appalachian … more
Jul 26 – “The death – at least for now – of cap and trade means Obama’s administration will move forward with plans to cripple the coal industry through Environmental Protection Agency m… more
Jul 23 – The National Mining Association filed suit against the Obama administration and EPA’s arbitrary mining regulations that threaten the future of Appalachian coal. “The agencies’ [… more
Jul 20 – “Coal is [West Virginia's] economic engine,” says WV Coal Association President Bill Raney. “Whether you like it or not, before you ask to take a person’s job, a coal miner’s jo… more
