DEP holds hearing on 2nd coal silo near Sundial school

DEP holds hearing on 2nd coal silo near Sundial school

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection heard arguments last night over whether a Massey Energy subsidiary should be allowed to build a second coal silo beside a Raleigh County elementary school.

Goals Coal’s plan to build a 168-foot-tall silo 260 feet from Marsh Fork Elementary School drew protests last year from parents and residents concerned about the health and environmental impact of the silo. They have filed a class action lawsuit against Richmond-based Massey, claiming the coal dust from the first one is causing health problems for the students.

Opponents and supporters of the project crowded into the school’s gymnasium last night for a public hearing on the project.

Maria Gunnoe of Bob White alleged that tax dollars are being wasted on lax regulation. But Andrea Cook says she’s a lifelong resident of the area and she’s never had any health problems.

Information from: The Register-Herald, http://www.register-herald.com

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