July 11, 2008-- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has published proposed revisions to the state’s environmental rules and regulations for public review and comment. The comment periods for the various changes close at various times in August. The revisions will ultimately be reviewed by the West Virginia Legislature in the 2009 Regular Session. 

To receive a copy of the proposed changes to the Surface Mining & Reclamation Rule (38 CSR 2), Coal Mining NPDES Rule (47 CSR 30) and State Water Quality Standards Rule (47 CSR 2), contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it