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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) today released the following statement after United States District Judge Reggie B. Walton ordered that certain actions by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to coal mining permits in Appalachia were “unlawful agency actions:”
“This is a victory for the working men and women in the coalfields of West Virginia. I urge the Department of Justice and this EPA not to appeal this decision. Know that you are wrong. The judge has determined on summary judgment that this EPA has engaged in certain ‘unlawful agency actions.’ Now is the time for you to right the wrongs.”
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The State Journal will launch a new format beginning October 7th which will include a special section dedicated to the coal industry in each and every issue. There is an opportunity for members of the West Virginia Coal Association to sponsor the page leading into this section and in return, the association will receive the banner placement at the bottom of the adjacent page. There are weekly and bi-weekly opportunities available for members to gain statewide exposure with business leaders and lawmakers in every corner of our state. For more information please contact your account representative or Sean Banks at
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The Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary is excited to announce the opening of their new website www.friendsofcoalladiesaux.com which includes an online store. The website gives an in-depth view of the many projects the FOC Ladies Auxiliary is involved with to further enhance the public’s support and continued dedication in educating our citizens about the benefits of the coal industry. The FOC Ladies Auxiliary also invites you to browse their new online store and hopes you will find that perfect gift for your company, employees, family and friends!
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The WV Board of Coal Mine Health & Safety has issued a proposed rule purporting to update and revise the state mining law pertaining to hoisting equipment used at underground coal mining operations. The rule is intended to bring West Virginia’s law on this subject into conformity with corresponding federal law. A comment period extends to November 6. A copy of the proposed rule is available from:
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The Friends of Coal would like to congratulate Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on his hard-fought victory over GOP challenger Bill Maloney in yesterday’s gubernatorial race. Both men earned our respect for the way in which they conducted themselves in this election.
While the debate was frank and open on many issues, there were far more areas of agreement than disagreement – on lowering taxes, on creating jobs and reining in an out-of-control federal bureaucracy, but most of all they agree on the importance of coal to the future of West Virginia.
With the election of Gov. Tomblin, our state will continue to move forward, as we sustain the fight against the real issues that confront us and work together to find the answers. Gov. Tomblin has proven himself to be a strong, capable leader during his time in the State Senate and as Acting Governor. We are confident, as governor, he will continue the fight to free our state's primary industry -- coal -- from the assault by the Obama EPA.
We’re anxious to move forward together and take on the hard work of building a better future for our state and protecting our people’s jobs.
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