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1440 AM RADIO = MON RIVER WATER QUALITY CRISIS = Wednesday @ 9:05 am
by duane330＠aol.com 22 Jun '10

22 Jun '10

MORGANTOWN AM, RADIO 1440 FROM 9:05 TO 10 AM, TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23RD. GUESTS WILL BE DELEGATE BARBARA FLEISHAUER AND FROM C.L.E.A.R. DUANE NICHOLS. TOPIC: WATER QUALITY CRISIS IN THE MONONGAHELA RIVER WATERSHED.

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Seminar: The Cheat Three Tooth Snail
by Duane330＠aol.com 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

NOTICE: The program entitled "The Preservation of the Cheat Three Tooth Snail in the Cheat Canyon" will take place on Monday, June 28th at 10:30 am. This will be held in Room 320 of Percival Hall, Evansdale Campus of West Virginia University. Presentations by the Cheat Lake Environment & Recreation Association (CLEAR) and by the Copperhead Consulting Group will be made. Representatives of the current owner of Cheat Canyon forest lands will be present to answer questions, i.e. the Allegheny Forestlands LLC NOTE: This meeting represents an update and report of the activities under Consent Agreement 1:05-CV-61 FPS, US District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, of February 5, 2007. This agreement involved Plaintiffs CLEAR, the Friends of Blackwater, and the WV Chapter of the Sierra Club. The original Defendant was Allegheny Wood Products, Inc. who sold their forest land interests in the Cheat Canyon on March 27, 2009. The Copperhead Consulting group has completed the delineation of actual and potential habitat for the Cheat three-tooth snail in Areas 1, 2 and 3 on the north side (river-right) and recently for Area 4 on the south side (river-left). Logging was completed by Allegheny Wood Products last year for the north side and no logging is currently planned for the southside. A northern segment of the Allegheny Trail passes thru the north Areas 1, 2, and 3, but is closed to the public. Duane Nichols, CLEAR. _duane330(a)aol.com_ (mailto:duane330@aol.com) , (304)-216-5535

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Hiking Trail off South Branch of Cheat Lake Trail
by Duane330＠aol.com 08 Jun '10

08 Jun '10

LUNCHEON MEETING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY AT ZEN CLAY. This last minute call is for those who wish to discuss a proposed hiking trail in the Cheat Haven Wildlife Management Area. Location: Zen Clay on University Avenue Time: 12 noon. P.S. We are also planning a meeting for 10:30 am on Monday, June 28th to discuss the Cheat Three Tooth Snail Protection in the Cheat Canyon, location to be determined.

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Coopers Rock Celebration -- Saturday 6/12/10
by Duane330＠aol.com 04 Jun '10

04 Jun '10

COOPERS ROCK CELEBRATION of the OUTDOORS. An event of the Coopers Rock Foundation in cooperation with other local groups including the Sierra Club, Friends of Blackwater, Cheat Lake Environment & Recreation Association, and others............. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, and will run from 9 to 3 with a discussion session happening sometime in the later morning, e.g. 10am or 11am. Duane Nichols Contact: Gwen Jones, _gwendolyn.jones(a)fairmontstate.edu_ (mailto:gwendolyn.jones@fairmontstate.edu)

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Mon River crisis in news
by Duane330＠aol.com 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Two West Virginia Rivers on Most Endangered List Posted Thursday, June 3, 2010 ; 06:00 AM | The State Journal file photo Photo Credit: Dunkard Creek near Morgantown The Gauley and Monongahela rivers have been identified by American Rivers as threatened. By Pam Kasey, Morgantown, WV Mountaintop mining and extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale have placed two West Virginia rivers, the Gauley and the Monongahela, on the 2010 list of most endangered rivers. The nonprofit American Rivers prepares the list of rivers threatened by pending decisions each year. The list based on nominations from river groups and concerned citizens across the U.S. Rivers are chosen for most endangered status based not on current stresses, but on pending permitting, regulatory or other actions that could significantly impact their health. The Gauley River is listed as No. 3 in 2010 because of to mountaintop mining. Citing effects including burial of streams, contamination of drinking water, displacement of communities and increased flooding, the organization has called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect water quality by creating national standards for conductivity and selenium in streams. Appearing as No. 9 is the Monongahela River in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Troubling the Mon River, the organization's report states, are the combined effects of old and current coal mines as well as the beginnings of natural gas extraction from the Marcellus Shale. In 2008, gas well hydraulic fracturing fluids that were high in dissolved solids fouled drinking water for Mon River communities in Pennsylvania. Municipalities at the time accepted gas well wastewater they could not adequately treat. While they have discontinued the practice, neither West Virginia nor Pennsylvania has yet passed water quality standards for dissolved solids. In 2009, drainage from coal mines, also high in dissolved solids, contributed to a fish kill on the Mon River tributary Dunkard Creek. The organization calls for the enactment of water quality standards for dissolved solids -- a process that already is under way in both states. American Rivers also called on Congress to pass the FRAC Act to repeal the exemption for gas well fracturing fluids in the Safe Drinking Water Act and to require disclosure of the chemicals used in those fluids. The last time a West Virginia river appeared on the list was in 2006. That year, the Shenandoah River was listed for poorly managed development. Topping the list this year is the Upper Delaware River in Pennsylvania and New York, which provides drinking water to 17 million. American Rivers said that river also needs protection from improperly treated Marcellus Shale fracturing fluids. Rounding out the list are the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California, threatened by outdated water and flood management; the Little River in North Carolina, where better alternatives to a proposed dam may be available; Iowa's Cedar River, subject to outdated flood management; the Upper Colorado River in Colorado, depleted by excessive water diversions; the Chetco River in Oregon, threatened by gravel mining; the Teton River in Idaho, also threatened by a new dam; and the Coosa River in Alabama, where the renewal of seven hydropower licenses pose an opportunity for increased protections for endangered species. This is the 25th year American Rivers has highlighted the nation's most endangered rivers. The group said its advocacy efforts have helped to improve rivers throughout the United States, including the removal of old dams and prevention of new ones, restrictions on mining and oil and gas drilling, and policy revisions that stopped the draining of wetlands.

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EPA offers information to the public
by Duane330＠aol.com 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

EPA WEB SITE OFFERS MORE TOXIC CHEMICAL INFORMATION EPA is increasing the chemical information that certain industries and federal facilities must submit under the Toxic Substances Control Act _(TSCA)_ (http://www.epa.gov/tri/) . More than 6,300 chemicals and 3,800 chemical facilities are now available for analysis on how they affect our air, water and land. In the months ahead, EPA intends to increase the information and to make the public portion of the TSCA inventory free of charge to the public. For the agency's Envirofacts Web site, go to _http://www.epa.gov/enviro/facts/tsca/index.html_ (http://www.epa.gov/enviro/facts/tsca/index.html) For more information, go to _http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/enhanchems.html_ (http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/enhanchems.html) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ELECTRIC UTILITIES RELEASE PLANS TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF THEIR COAL ASH IMPOUNDMENTS EPA is releasing action plans from 16 electric utility facilities with 40 coal ash impoundments, to keep the public informed on the safety of these impoundments and facilities. The plans explain how the facilities will prevent coal ash impoundment spills such the one that occurred in Kingston, Tn. in 2008. EPA has also proposed regulations for the safe disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants to protect human health and the environment. For more information, go to _http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/industrial/special/fossil/surveys2/index .htm_ (http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/industrial/special/fossil/surveys2/index…)

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Gans Compressor to release Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
by Duane330＠aol.com 29 May '10

29 May '10

DEP Public Notice - County - Monongalia - Notice for the Draft Permit R13-2720A for Appalachia Midstream Services, Inc. LLC's Gans Compressor Station: Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 1:12 PM =========================================================== AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE Notice of Intent to Approve On March 26, 2010, Appalachia Midstream Services, LLC applied to the WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for a permit to modify a natural gas compressor facility located in Monongalia County, WV. >From Morgantown on I-68 East, take the Cheat Lake exit onto Route 857 North. Go approximately 6 miles and turn right into Laurel Aggregates Quarry. Stay to the left while going toward Lake Lynn Laboratory for 0.9 mile. Turn right, go 0.3 mile. Turn right through gate to compressor site. A preliminary evaluation has determined that all State and Federal air quality requirements will be met by the proposed facility. The DAQ is providing notice to the public of its preliminary determination to issue the permit as R13- 2720A. The following increase in potential emissions will be authorized by this permit action: Particulate Matter, 1.02 TPY; Sulfur Dioxide, -1.23 TPY; Oxides of Nitrogen, 7.09 TPY; Carbon Monoxide, 9.52 TPY; Volatile Organic Compounds, 10.30 TPY; Acetaldehyde, 0.22 TPY; Acrolein, 0.05 TPY; Benzene, -0.07 TPY; Ethylbenzene, 0.01 TPY; Formaldehyde, 4.34 TPY; n-Hexane, 0.30 TPY; Toluene, 2.50 TPY; Xylenes, 3.79 TPY; Total HAPs, 9.58 TPY. Written comments or requests for a public meeting must be received by the DAQ before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010. A public meeting may be held if the Director of the DAQ determines that significant public interest has been expressed, in writing, or when the Director deems it appropriate. The purpose of the DAQ’s permitting process is to make a preliminary determination if the proposed modification will meet all state and federal air quality requirements. The purpose of the public review process is to accept public comments on air quality issues relevant to this determination. Only written comments received at the address noted below within the specified time frame, or comments presented orally at a scheduled public meeting, will be considered prior to final action on the permit. All such comments will become part of the public record. Jerry Williams, P.E. WV Department of Environmental Protection Division of Air Quality 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304 Telephone: 304/926-0499, ext. 1223 FAX: 304/926-0478 Additional information, including copies of the draft permit, application and all other supporting materials relevant to the permit decision may be obtained by contacting the engineer listed above. The draft permit and engineering evaluation can be downloaded at: www.dep.wv.gov/daq

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Support for Friends of the Cheat
by Duane330＠aol.com 25 May '10

25 May '10

DEAR FRIENDS: CHEAT LAKE IS THE CHEAT RIVER, ITS WATER IS OUR WATER! From: Duane Nichols, May 25th. _duane330(a)aol.com_ (mailto:duane330@aol.com) (304-216-5535) _Janet Lenox_ (http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=1527794757&mid=265b01fG5af321ad92…) May 25, 2010 at 7:19am Subject: Eat for the Cheat! Hello Folks! Do you shop at Krogers? Do you want to support Friends of the Cheat. If you answered "Yes" to both of those questions, see below for a easy way to show your support. FOC has joined Kroger's Fundraising Program for non profits. Here's how the program works: You send Friends of the Cheat $5 and we will send you a gift card for Kroger's with an initial value of $5. You then can add however much money you wish to the card (This can be easily done at the register by check, cash, debit or credit card) and use it essentially as a kroger debit card when shopping at Kroger grocery stores or Kroger gas stations. Then every four weeks, Kroger will send FOC a check for 5% of the amount participants spent that period. For More informaton or to recieve a card call (304) 329-3621 or send a check with a note "Kroger Card" to Friends of the Cheat Attn: Andrew Miller 119 S. Price St, Suite #206 Kingwood, WV 26537 There is an article about this program in the FOC 2010 Winter/Spring newsletter, which can be found on our web site. http://www.facebook.com/l/d4307;www.cheat.org Your support would be Greatly Appreciated! Thank-you! Janet Lenox

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HELP. Please respond a.s.a.p.
by Duane330＠aol.com 18 May '10

18 May '10

To: CLEAR members and friends................... From: Duane Nichols. Proposal: It is herewith proposed that CLEAR become a participant in the upcoming WV Water Conference to be held at the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown on October 6th and 7th. We would become an Exhibitor at a cost of $100 and we would submit one or two abstracts representing talks to be presented. Abstracts are due by June 30th. One presentation would be on "Cheat Lake Recreational Activities" and the other would be "The Status of Cheat Lake Environment". Please let me know if you wish to participate. Thank you. Duane Nichols _www.wvwaterconference.org_ (http://www.wvwaterconference.org) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WV Department of Environmental Protection Rulemaking Last call for comments to WV-DEP via the Internet: The deadline for comments is May 19th on the protection of WV rivers and streams. Your input is urgently needed at this time. ***Comment Period extended until May 19, 2010.*** Draft 303(d) Documents available for review - _follow this link for details_ (http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/watershed/IR/Pages/303d_305b.aspx) Comment period for the West Virginia Draft 303(d) list began March 15 and concludes May 19. Comments may be sent via e-mail to _Stephen.A.Young(a)wv.gov_ (mailto:Stephen.A.Young@wv.gov) or mail comments to: WVDEP - DWWM Attn: 2010 Draft 303(d) Comment - Steve Young 601 57th Street, S.E. Charleston, WV 25304 Or see this site: _http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/Pages/default.aspx_ (http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/Pages/default.aspx) For more explicit help and an example response, see the following: _https://secure3.convio.net/nasaud/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction &id=851_ (https://secure3.convio.net/nasaud/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction…)

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Water Quality Standards -- public meeting -- 5-19-10
by Duane330＠aol.com 04 May '10

04 May '10

NOTE: The hearing below is very important to Monongalia County, as well as to the whole state. We need a drinking water standard of below 500 parts per million TDS (total dissolved solids) as in Pennsylvania, to protect our public water sources and to help prevent chemical substances and algae from killing the living things in streams, including the fish, mussels and other critters. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a=========================================================== Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 4:45 PM =========================================================== Water Quality Standards Public Meeting May 19 Charleston, W.Va. – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Water Quality Standards Program is having a public meeting to discuss issues related to the agency’s triennial review of the state’s water quality standards. Staff from the Water Quality Standards program will discuss proposed updates to 47CSR2 “Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards” which will include changes to the criteria for iron, total dissolved solids, nutrients and other parameters to protect the state’s waterways. The meeting will take place Wednesday, May 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 in the Coopers Rock conference room of the Department of Environmental Protection, located at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV.

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