EPA Extends Review Period for Coal Mine Permit Withdrawal in West Virginia

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadline for reviewing a recommendation to withdraw permits for a coal mine in West Virginia, citing a need for additional time to review the proposal. The EPA has given the permittee, Arch Coal, Inc., 15 days to take corrective action to address environmental concerns related to the mine.

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