tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440581658671695475.post-71127663637806233032008-08-13T17:20:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:21:24.499-07:00DIVISION OF MINING AND RECLAMATION<br />The Division of Mining and Reclamation oversees all mining activities. This includes reviewing permit applications for surface and underground coal mines, preparation plants, coal loading facilities, haulage ways and coal-related dams.<br />The purpose of a coal mining permit is to preserve the integrity of land and water resources that will be disturbed by mining operations and related activities.<br /><br />NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT-MINING<br />The purpose of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit is to ensure the integrity of the rivers, streams, and other surface water disturbed by discharges from coal, non-coal mining operations and related activities.<br /><br />GROUND WATER PROTECTION PLAN<br />The purpose of the groundwater protection plan is to ensure the integrity of groundwater when it is disturbed by coal and non-coal mining operation.<br /><br />STATE 401 CERTIFICATION<br />The State 401 Certification is to ensure that any proposed activity that will fill in West Virginia surface waters with dredge or fill material will comply with state water quality standards.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8440581658671695475-7112766363780623303?l=www.westvirginiafuture.org'/></div>Citizens for a Brighter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09353065300992736824noreply@blogger.com0