Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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Water Pollution
Appeals Court Affirms Union Carbide Clean Water Fine
In a 14-page unpublished opinion, a three-judge panel affirmed the U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr.’s decision to fine Union Carbide $200,000 for violating the Clean Water Act.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPSC Says Appalachian Power Can Issue Bonds To Cover Expenses
The company will bundle $2.4 billion in expenses, including fuel costs, storm recovery costs and environmental compliance costs and issue bonds that will be paid back over 20 years.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSouth Fork Coal Idles Mines, Will Be Liquidated Instead Of Sold
Unable to execute a reorganization or find other buyers, South Fork Coal has idled its operations and furloughed its remaining employees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJudge Orders Chemours To Obey Pollution Limits In Ohio River
U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin told Chemours to comply with federal limits on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, from its Washington Works plant.
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State Could Revoke Permit For Justice-Owned Coal Mine
Bluestone Coal’s Poca Mine in Wyoming County has incurred numerous violations from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. Appeals Court Will Hear Union Carbide Lawsuit In September
The Courtland Company and Union Carbide will present their case to the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, on Sept. 11.
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