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Details: May 26, 2011

On May 27 (today), MSHA will publish a notice in the Federal Register extending the comment period on the proposed rule addressing Lowering Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors. The comment period will be extended from May 31, 2011 until June 20, 2011. the notice was available for viewing on May 25 at the Office of the Federal Register, Public Inspection Desk: http://www.federalregister.gov/inspection.aspx

Details: May 26, 2011

House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Mica (R-FL) and Ranking Member Rahall (D-WV) have indicated that they will introduce legislation titled, “The Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act,” at some point today or prior to the holiday weekend. As drafted, the legislation seeks to address permitting delays, clarify EPA’s authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA), and preserve the authority of states to make determinations relating to their water quality standards. The proposed legislation does the following:

Maintains protection of public health and the environment by requiring a cooperative effort between state and federal governments;

Details: May 23, 2011

When visitors step into U.S. Rep. David McKinley's office in Washington, one of the first things they see is the picture at right. The version on McKinley's wall is hard to miss. It's life-sized, and it is not there for decoration. It's a reminder - one we think is sorely needed in Washington.

Details: May 22, 2011

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. (AP) - Mingo County businessman James H. "Buck" Harless isn't slowing down with age.

In fact, the 91-year-old Harless drove himself all the way from Gilbert to Chapmanville last week to attend a Boy Scouts fund raiser.

Harless is still very active in business and as a philanthropist. He was honored during the James H. "Buck" Harless Friends of Scouting dinner at the Logan Country Club last week for his 75 years as a Boy Scout.

Harless also sat on the front row of the crowd at Monday's groundbreaking ceremony for the new TransGas coal-to-gas plant that was conducted just down from his business office in Gilbert.

Harless said he intends to keep going strong for as long as he's physically able. And, right now, he's very able, he said.

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