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Statement From Gov. Manchin: About EPA's Additional Review Of Surface Mine Permits
9/11/2009
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin released the following statement about the EPA’s announcement today that it has identified 23 pending West Virginia surface mining permits for extended reviews.
“This uncertainty is unfair to the miners who are wondering whether they will be able to take care of their families. It’s unfair to the companies, which cannot be expected to make investments under these unpredictable regulatory conditions.
“Our businesses, our miners and their families cannot be expected to hit a moving target with the rules changing like they are.
“I implore the EPA to come to a conclusion in unison with the Corps of Engineers and our Department of Environmental Protection so the good people depending on the employment from these mines and the business people who have made investments in these operations can expect some stability in the regulations under which they operate.”
-Gov. Joe Manchin
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