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October 10, 2012

After thirty years, Security America is moving their offices today and tomorrow to a new larger headquarters at 3412 Chesterfield Avenue, Kanawha City, WV  25304.  Phone numbers will remain the same (304)925-4747.

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October 10, 2012

Today the West Virginia Rail Authority convened the first meeting of the State Rail Plan Steering Committee. The Committee will advise the Rail Authority and its contractor on issues related to railroad service (Class One, short line, industrial trackage and passenger/commuter service) as the state updates its federally-required Rail Investment and Improvement Plan for 2013.  The Committee will meet regularly over the next several months as the plan is developed.  The Association’s VP Jason Bostic was appointed to serve on the Committee and we will be contacting the membership for comments and recommendations on any suggestions offered for inclusion in the rail plan.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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October 10, 2012

Tomorrow the Association will file comments with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) on the agency’s “triennial review” of the state’s water quality standards program.  Under the Clean Water Act, WV DEP is required to evaluate the water quality standards of the state every three years.  WV DEP will begin this process next year with any formal revisions to the program being proposed in 2014 for public comment and review by the West Virginia Legislature.  The Association’s comments will focus on the classification of streams as drinking water supplies and trout waters, the need for comprehensive tools to measure compliance with the state’s narrative water quality standards and the specific, numeric standards for aluminum, beryllium and selenium.    For a copy of the comments contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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October 10, 2012

Please remember, the following deadlines for the upcoming general election:

Voter Registration Deadline Oct 16 – THIS COMING TUESDAY

Early Voting Begins Oct. 24

General Election November 6th

We have never faced an election more vital to the future of our industry, our state and our nation.  As you well know, this election is most important as the future of coal and our industry hangs in the balance.

As we have said many times, the major challenges and issues facing the industry today are political in nature being driven by political agendas that require political solutions.  Please make every effort possible to mobilize your friends and family to assist in getting out the vote.

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September 27, 2012

Congresswoman Shelley Capito this week issued an op-ed outlining the contents of the “Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012” – a measure passed by the House of Representatives last week that combined several key pieces of legislation supporting coal into one comprehensive package intended to bring the Obama War On Coal to an end.

In her op-ed, printed in the Gazette and other newspapers, Capito said,

“The War on Coal affects families in West Virginia perhaps more than any other state. Over 2,000 coal-related jobs have been lost, crippling towns and local economies. Besides layoffs by mining companies, job losses in related fields such as transportation usually accompany job losses in mines. The domino effect is staggering.

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