WV/NPDES Rule For Coal Mining Facilities

Details

Type: Legislative Rule
Agency: Mining And Reclamation
CSR Number: 47-30
Effective Date: July 1, 2010

Summary

This rule follows the parameters established in its federal counterpart regulation. Federal Counterpart Regulation: 40 CFR Part 122. In 2012 Senate Bill (SB) 615 (passed in 2012) and to clarify provision found at 47 CSR 30.3.4.a works just as effectively as those in non-coal permits and federal permits. It was discussed by the Legislature during its consideration of SB 615 to address a provision contained in the coal mining NPDES rule that has no parallel in federal regulations or West Virginia’s non-coal NPDES rule: The discharge or discharges covered by a WV/NPDES permit are to be of such quality so as not to cause violation of applicable water quality standards promulgated by 47CSR2 …

The other comments highlighted are related to 47-2 Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards and WVA. Code 22-11, West Virginia Pollution Control Act, on water quality criteria issues.

Submitter Details

Name: charles sturey
Email: charles.s.sturey@wv.gov
Phone: 304-926-0499 ext 1526

Uploaded Files

Filename: 47-30 WVCA Comments- WV DEP Stringency Review Attachment C.pdf
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Filename: murray comments with comments on 47-30 with clean water act issues highlighted.pdf
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