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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;
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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.
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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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An invitation has been extended to anyone interested in playing in the First Elsie Pruett Endowment Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the White Oak Country Club.
Former Marshall University and Current NFL players scheduled to attend are Chad Pennington, Byron Leftwich and Doug Legursky.
For more information please contact Josh Jones at 304.465.5639.
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Arch Coal Inc. says it has started $14.60 a share tender offer for rival International Coal Group. Arch says the offer that started Monday expires June 14.
The St. Louis-based coal industry giant agreed to buy ICG for $3.4 billion May 2. The deal is designed to exploit growing demand for high-priced coal used to manufacture steel. Arch says the combined companies would be the nation's second largest supplier of metallurgical coal.
Met coal commands premium prices often two or three times those charged for coal used to produce electricity. Government figures show exports grew to 55 million tons last year, from 42.5 million in 2008.
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