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Committee Examines EPA Handling of West Virginia Mine Permit

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rejection of the Spruce Coal mine permit is the subject of today's hearing of the Minerals Resources Subcmte. of the House Natural Resources Committee. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) chairs the hearing.

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FOC Ladies Auxiliary Has New Web Site

The Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary has a new web site and are asking everyone to visit the new web site www.friendsofcoalladies.com as many times as you can.  For each time you visit, the web site moves up so when you type “coal” into your search engine the web site will be one of the top listed in your search.   The site also hosts a full store for purchase of FOC items and wearing apparel.

EMLS To Host Panel

The Energy & Mineral Law Society will be hosting a panel discussion on surface mining regulations on October 30, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, VA.  Speakers will include Paul Patton, Governor of Kentucky, Vaughn Groves, VP & General Counsel for Alpha Natural Resources and Jack Spadaro, mining engineer and activist.  Open invitation to the public is extended.

FOC Auto Fair

The 2012 Friends of Coal Auto Fair is set for July 20 – 22 at the Beckley YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Center.  Saturday Night Concert line-up is Ronnie Dunn with special guest James Wesley and is being sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources.  For Concert tickets, pre-registration for the car show and vendors, please go to:  http://www.friendsofcoalautofair.com/

Special Thanks

A very special thanks to Rocky Hackworth with Pritchard Mining for his participation in the State Baseball tournament.  Rocky was on hand to present the Friends of Coal trophies to the champions in each of the three classes, as well as the personal plaques for each member of the championship and runner-up teams,  The 2012 High School Baseball championships are being held at Power Park in Charleston and run through Saturday.  Thanks again Rocky!

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