Governor Issues Statement Regarding Proposed EPA Guidelines
4/1/2010
“EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson contacted me today before those new guideline proposals were released. DEP staff and I are reviewing the information the EPA provided today to evaluate its impact.
“I believe the EPA has a responsibility to work with each state to find the balance between the jobs, the economy and the environment, of which we all want to be stewards. This nation needs the coal West Virginia has been able to produce for many, many years. As we go through this transition to the fuel of the future, I believe we can find better ways to mine and use coal, but we are looking for a good partnership in Washington to make that possible.
“We are pleased that the EPA is working to clarify its regulations and keeping us informed of their proposals, however, we also understand these new guidelines are subject to a public comment period. We will make sure our voices are heard loud and clear during this public comment period to ensure the regulations are reasonable and attainable.”
Contact Information
Jama Jarrett or Melvin Smith
304-558-2000