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Vol. 23, No. 8 November 2015

In This Issue … Gov. Tomblin: Will KRONOS Switch - Sec. Huffman testifies Submit Initial Clean Power Plan Delayed; Keep before U.S. Senate, Page 2 by Jake Glance - ReFashion Show is set for Using ERIS for Nov. 21, Page 3 Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin an- “Ultimately, any plan submitted nounced last month that West Virginia by West Virginia will require the - The online game checking will submit an initial state implemen- approval of the Legislature before Time Sheets website is up, Page 3 tation plan to comply with the federal being submitted to the EPA.” by Jake Glance - Date set for DEP “Energy Environmental Protection Agency’s The DEP is accepting public (EPA) Clean Power Plan (CPP). Ini- comments and information, through The DEP’s switch to the new Tree” lighting, Page 4 tial plans, which can include exten- Dec. 31, to be included in the study. KRONOS time keeping and biweekly - Easy (and cheap!) winter- sion requests, are due Sept. 6, 2016. The CPP was published in the federal pay system has been delayed. In a decision on Nov. 2, the En- izing tips, Page 5 "As required by new legislation register on Oct. 23, making it final passed by the Legislature this year, and starting the clock on DEP’s 180- terprise Resource Planning Board - Learn the laws of geology, the state Department of Environmen- day deadline to complete the study. (ERP) delayed the switch because of Page 6 tal Protection has already initiated its West Virginia Attorney General concerns over an “extra” paycheck - New hires and upcoming feasibility study to determine what Patrick Morrisey, along with officials that salaried employees would receive options may be available for West from 23 other states, is suing the EPA once every 11 years. The next year retirements, Page 6 Virginia to meet these new stand- to block the regulations from being employees would receive an “extra” ards,” Tomblin said. implemented. paycheck would be 2020. see POWER, Page 6 The extra paycheck would cost the state approximately $55 million - DEP’s Annual Paint Drive Produces Over 400 Gallons but there are concerns because the state cannot pay for services until for Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore after they are rendered. Some legislators have also raised concerns over the current plan to pay Total collected at state workers every other week since it divides the year into 26 14-day DEP is believed to periods. That would leave the 365th day of the year as a leftover day for be the most ever which some legislators say would by Jake Glance mean state workers get paid twice. The ERP is made up of Gov. Earl As donations and community Ray Tomblin, Auditor Glen B. Gain- center manager for the Habitat for er, and Treasurer John Perdue. They Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam are charged with overseeing the County’s ReStore, Courtney Crabtree state’s transition to the Oasis system. is no stranger to organizing events to Melinda Campbell, chief of the allow people to donate unwanted items. DEP’s Business and Technology But even she was impressed with DEP’s Helen Ford and Allen Flowers stack paint cans onto a pallet during the Office, says DEP employees should the amount of paint that was brought to annual paint drive Oct. 23. More than 400 gallon containers were donated, continue to fill out their time cards the collection point at the DEP’s Kana- which is believed to be a record amount for a Habitat for Humanity event. and request leave in ERIS as well as wha City headquarters on Oct. 23. in KRONOS. There was no KRONOS There was so much paint that it a collection event and might even be tainers of unused latex paint, wood time entry for the period ending Nov. took four pallets and a forklift to load it the largest amount collected at any stain, and polyurethane. 13. onto Habitat’s box truck. single event in the history of the Re- The donated items will find new DEP employees will be kept Courtney said it was the most Store. life at the Habitat’s ReStore in Charles- updated on the status of KRONOS via paint ever received by the DEP during People donated 436 gallon con- ton. see RESTORE, Page 6 email. 1 Secretary Huffman Testifies Before U.S. Senate Panel by Jake Glance DEP Cabinet Secretary Randy Huffman testified before a U.S. Senate committee Oct. 27 regarding the feder- al Office of Surface Mining’s proposed Stream Protection Rule. other state cooperating agencies were The Energy and Natural Resources left out of the rulemaking process – a Committee includes both Sens. Joe sentiment that was echoed by multiple Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley other officials who testified at the Moore Capito (R-W.Va.). hearing. Randy’s brief testimony detailed Also testifying at the hearing were why the DEP believes the Stream representatives from the U.S. Secretary Protection Rule is an illegal, ill- of the Interior, the Depart- Berkeley County was named the Grand Prize winner of the Clean County conceived overreach that subverts ment of Environmental Quality, Public Awards. The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority will receive $2,000 to put federal statutory authority and state Justice, and the National Mining Asso- toward cleanups and other projects. Braxton County, the runner-up, will receive primacy jurisdiction. He also explained ciation. $1,000. Above Clint Hogbin, chairman of the Berkeley County SWA, accepts why the DEP further takes issue with The full text of Randy’s remarks is the award from DEP’s Terry Carrington. the fact that West Virginia and nine below.

DEP Secretary Randy Huffman’s long-standing act of Congress and The gives the environmental impact statement (EIS). Testimony: therefore should not be adopted without states primary responsibility for devel- Yet shortly after bringing those states a Congressional mandate. When the opment of water quality standards – on board, it excluded them from the Thank you for the opportunity to Surface Mining Act was enacted nearly including designated uses of the waters process, even though this rule will speak on behalf of West Virginia con- four decades ago, Congress stated that of the state and water quality criteria drastically affect how those states regu- cerning the Office of Surface Mining’s one of the express purposes of the act based on such uses. The U.S. EPA – late mining. proposed Stream Protection Rule. As was to assure that the supply es- not OSM – can promulgate a water Essentially, OSM conducted the cabinet secretary for the West Virginia sential to the nation’s energy require- quality standard for a state – and then NEPA process for the Stream Rule for Department of Environmental Protec- ments and to its economic and social only in limited circumstances. more than four years, by itself, in se- tion, the agency responsible for regulat- well-being would be provided. Con- There are multiple instances cret. The federal agency was not will- ing coal mining in the Mountain State, I gress also said there must be a balance throughout this Stream Rule in which ing to consider comments or challenges am very concerned about the impacts between protection of the environment existing federal and state laws related to by state regulators who were ready, this rule would have on West Virginia and agricultural productivity and the water quality standards would be willing, and able to participate. and our nation. nation’s need for coal as an energy usurped. The rule also contradicts the The Stream Protection Rule is an West Virginia has had laws ad- source. primacy authority of states. For in- unnecessary, uncalled for political dressing the environmental effects of Yet, this proposed rule doesn’t take stance, the proposal would insert the gesture. What prompted OSM to make mining since the 1930s and has been a that need into account. What OSM is U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service into these changes? There were no demands “primacy state” for implementation of proposing would impose costly new state-level permit decisions. It also from Congress that OSM conform to the Surface Mining Control and Recla- regulatory burdens without any estab- unlawfully merges Clean Water Act Congressional intent, nor was there any mation Act since 1981. This experience lished necessity for them. That balance and Surface Mining Act permit require- outcry from state regulators demanding makes West Virginia uniquely qualified that Congress intended to remain in ments – which, we believe, would fixes for broken regulatory programs. to speak about the proposed Stream place would be erased. In its place inevitably lead to OSM seeking over- There is nothing throughout the history Protection Rule. would be a law that is contrary to the sight of those merged permits. of the Surface Mining Act to indicate a OSM worked on this proposed rule very spirit of the Surface Mining Act. Additionally, the permit process need for this radical rewrite of the and the accompanying Draft Environ- One of the most obvious shortcom- OSM seeks to establish with this rule regulations. mental Impact Statement (EIS) and ings of the rule is that it is full of un- violates the Surface Mining Act by In conclusion, the proposed Stream Draft Regulatory Impact Analysis lawful conflicts with federal and state eliminating the exclusive regulatory Rule is illegal. It subverts federal statu- (RIA) for over five years. These docu- clean water laws. The Surface Mining jurisdiction of the states. The Surface tory authority and state primacy juris- ments together make up more than Act makes it clear that nothing in the Mining Act provides for either state diction – and it upsets the balance Con- 3,000 pages of very complex material – act should be allowed to supersede, regulation of surface coal mining or gress intended to create between envi- material that represents, based on our amend, modify or repeal the Clean federal regulation – not both. ronmental protection and coal produc- initial review, the most significant re- Water Act or any state laws adopted to Also, in developing this rule, OSM tion. write of Surface Mining Act regulations implement it. The Surface Mining Act flouted the cooperating agency process. Therefore, the West Virginia DEP since they first went into effect. is meant to take a back seat to both It enlisted the cooperation of 10 state wholeheartedly believes OSM should The proposed Stream Protection federal and state laws when there are regulatory agencies – including the withdraw this rule and abandon this Rule is an ill-conceived, unlawful over- conflicts. West Virginia DEP – in drafting an rulemaking effort. reach. It would effectively override a

2 2015 ReFashion Show Set for Nov. 21 at Charleston Town Center Mall by Jake Glance Sometimes the things we see in the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia from all over the state. Paul says trash are things we don’t even want to who also works with the Solid Waste recent contestants have come touch, let alone make into clothing and Management Board. from as far as Brooke and Min- actually wear. This is a green event, not just be- eral counties. But that’s exactly what the goal of cause it promotes reusing and recy- “It is amazing to see what the 13th annual ReFashion show is. cling, but because prize money will be people come up with and actual- The show will be held Nov. 21 at awarded to the best designers and the ly make something really nice the Charleston Town Center Mall in winners of each category. out of something like bubble Macy’s Court. Registration begins at 11 The categories are “Newspaper wrap or shopping bags,” Paul a.m. and the runway show begins at 1 Challenge,” where designers have to said. p.m. use recycled newspapers in their de- “Last year we had a design- “Outfits are made from reused or sign; the “Mall Shopper,” where de- er make a vest out of the tape recycled material, anything from paper signers have to use recycled materials out of a cassette tape. We had a to plastic, anything you can recycle,” like bags or boxes from mall shops; the designer make sequins out of cut said Paul Hayes, the president of the “Coca-Cola Challenge,” in which de- up pop cans. That’s a lot of Dresses and other fashions like this will be signers can use boxes, bags, bottles, cutting.” featured Nov. 21 at the Town Center Mall in cans, or anything else that has the Coca The ReFashion show en- Charleston. This dress is made from recycled -Cola logo on it; and a general theme, courages creativity but also newspaper, cut into strips or twisted into color- where creativity and flair among de- helps designers think more about ful strands. signers is encouraged and rewarded. reusing and recycling all types There are two age groups in each of materials. And it helps build confi- category: ages 13 and younger and ages dence as well. DEP’s Intranet 14 and older. “These folks are so proud of what There will be a first, second, and they’re wearing, even though it is con- third place overall in both age groups. sidered trash by some people. Wear it Bulletin Board is First place overall in both age groups and walk with your head held high wins $250, second place wins $200, down a runway in front of hundreds of a Bargain and third place wins $150. Each catego- people. ry will also have a winner named from It’s not just recyclable plastic and Hunter’s Dream both age groups, with the category paper products that can be used. Paul This winning design from a past winners taking home $50. A category said one designer incorporated corn ReFashion show used more than A useful but under-used DEP winner can also take home one of the husks into a design. 1,000 balloons collected from birth- employee perk is the Employee Bulle- overall prizes. day parties and wedding receptions. tin Board. The board is on the Intranet Several dozen entries are expected under Intranet Applications. Employees create their own user Online Game Checking Now Available for WV Hunters names and passwords, which will allow them to log in and out each time license and stamps, and - new this year only a few minutes. they visit the site. Not only are em- System also allows - get a personal DNR identification When you check in your animal, ployees able to sell items, they can number to check in big kills with the you will be given a 13-digit confirma- donate items to charities and advertise hunters to call in, new electronic game checking system. tion number to be written on the back things for free. It's easy to do! If you buy your of a field tag an attached to the animal It’s a simple process. Instead of give ID number to license each year, your DNR ID num- until it is processed for consumption. traditional bulletin boards where only ber is printed right on your license. If Detailed information about the certain employees will see advertise- check big game you have a lifetime license, hunt on process can be found in the 2015-2016 ments, it’s the ultimate alternative. Column by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin your own property or are otherwise Hunting and Trapping Regulations The Watershed Improvement excused from purchasing a license, you brochure available at all license agents, Branch’s Stephanie Ferrell, who cur- One of the most anticipated times can get your DNR ID at any license DNR offices and online at rently has 10 items for sale on the of the year for West Virginians is big agent, DNR district office or online. www.wvdnr.gov. bulletin board at this time, claims the game hunting season. So many of our You only have to register once, and Not only is the system easier and bulletin board has proven to be quite family members, friends and neighbors your number is valid for life. Once you more convenient for our state's hunters, the success story. enjoy picking up a bow, rifle, musket have your code in hand, you're all set but it also makes important infor- “I had several pieces of furniture or, beginning this year, a crossbow, for the new checking system. mation available more quickly to DNR to get rid of for free and so I adver- and heading out into the woods and You no longer have to physically staff, who use it to make better wildlife tised on the bulletin board and was fields in search of white-tailed deer, bring the animal to a game checking management decisions for the benefit able to get rid of the undesired pieces black bear or wild turkey. station, although you can if you want. of hunters and wildlife watchers alike. within the same week,” Stephanie Leading up to hunting season, its Now you can check it in by calling 1- I encourage all hunters to learn said. important hunters in the Mountain 844-WVCHECK, using your ID num- more about this new system and to be Anyone unable to have a yard State take the proper steps to pass the ber, or you can do it from your prepared to use it in the field this year. sale during the colder months may Division of Natural Resources' Hunter smartphone or computer at Good luck, and happy hunting! find that the Employee Bulletin Board Education Course, buy the proper www.wvhunt.com. It's easy and takes is a perfect place to advertise those goods and services. 3 Annual “Energy Tree” Lighting Set Town of Ceredo What is MS4? for Dec. 3 at DEP Headquarters An MS4 is a conveyance or Recognized for system of conveyances that is … by Colleen O’Neil MS4 Program  Owned by a state, city, town, tional tree with 100 incandescent light village or other public entity that by Jake Glance bulbs. discharges to waters of the U.S.; Hand-crank generators will be The town of Ceredo has earned a attached to both trees. By turning each national award for its storm water  Designed or used to collect or crank, members of the public can learn management program and its commit- convey storm water (including the difference in the amount of energy ment to installing green infrastructure. storm drains, pipes, ditches, required to light each tree. Ceredo’s Municipal Separate etc.); “It’s really eye-opening when you Storm Sewer System (MS4) was cate-  Not a combined sewer; and realize, through first-hand experience, gorized as “Bronze Level in Innova- just how much more energy it takes to tion” and “Silver Level in Program  Not part of a Publicly Owned light the 100 incandescent bulbs versus Management” by the Water Environ- Treatment Works (sewage treat- what it takes to light the 800-plus LED ment Federation. Ceredo was the only ment plant). bulbs,” said Stephanie Hammonds, municipality in West Virginia to earn Twinkling holiday lights can bring DAQ outreach coordinator. recognition. smiles to children and adults alike. Mike Rowe, DAQ’s inventor Dustin Long, the stormwater Source: EPA.gov The Department of Environmental extraordinaire, came up with the con- manager for the town of Ceredo, said Protection (DEP) wants to educate cept several years ago, said Stephanie. many residents have questioned new “The goal right now is public people that holiday lights can be both “It goes along with what we’ve fees associated with the improvements awareness and getting better samples beautiful and energy efficient. been trying to do with DAQ’s outreach but most residents are supportive once every time and showing less pollutants. The Energy Tree Kickoff is an displays – show people ways that they they learn about why the stormwater And we really want to show people annual festive occasion where the can save energy, which saves them system is in place. what we are trying to do rather than DEP’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) money, and saves the environment,” “Basically what I tell them is that just put more on their utility bill. We encourages people to learn through the she said. “LED lights use about 90 anything that the rain washes off of are trying to build better infrastructure power of touch. By 6 p.m. on Dec. 3, percent less electricity than traditional their house or the street, where we and protect our community.” DAQ will have a 35-foot tree, illumi- lights and can last up to 50,000 hours have a separate stormwater system and Ceredo is just one of hundreds of nated by 800-plus Light Emitting longer. Less electricity used equals separate sewer system, all of that is municipalities discharging stormwater Diode (LED) light bulbs, draped on less pollution.” going straight into the Ohio River. into the Ohio River, which drains an the side of the DEP Charleston head- That helps them to understand what we area of 190,000 square miles from See LIGHTS, Page 6 quarters. DAQ will also set up a tradi- are trying to do,” Dustin said. New York to Illinois to . Holiday Decorations Can Be Fire Hazards by Jake Glance

According to the National Fire wood-burning stove. The best way to using a metallic or artificial tree, make Protection Association (NFPA) and the dispose of your tree is by taking it to a sure it is flame retardant. Earl Ray Tomblin U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an recycling center or having it hauled Don't block exits. Ensure that Governor estimated 250 home fires involving away by a community pick-up service. holiday decorations do not block any Christmas trees and another 170 in- Inspect holiday lights each year. exits. In the event of a fire, time is of Randy Huffman volving decorative lighting occur each Look for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps the essence. A blocked entryway/exit Cabinet Secretary year. in the insulation, broken or cracked puts you and your family at risk. Kelley Gillenwater Together, these fires result in sockets, and excessive kinking or wear Never put wrapping paper in the Communications Director around 21 deaths and 43 injuries each before putting them up. Use only light- fireplace. Wrapping paper in the fire- Jake Glance year. ing listed by an approved testing labor- place can result in a very large fire, Editor The USFA offers these safety tips, atory. Never leave holiday lights unat- throwing off dangerous sparks and which if followed, can help prevent tended! embers that may result in a chimney Public Information Office tragedy. Do not overload electrical out- fire. Take care of your tree. If you lets. Do not link more than three light Avoid using lit candles. If you do 601 57th Street SE have a live tree, keep it watered. If the strands, unless the directions indicate it use lit candles, make sure they are in Charleston, WV 25304 needles are falling off, the tree is prob- is safe. Connect strings of lights to an stable holders and place them where [email protected] ably already dried out and is a fire extension cord before plugging the they cannot be easily knocked down. hazard. Do not place your tree close to cord into the outlet. Make sure to peri- Never leave the house with candles a heat source, including a fireplace or odically check the wires – they should burning. Never put lit candles on a tree. inDEPth is published by the heat vent. The heat will dry out the not be warm to the touch. Make sure you have working West Virginia Department of tree, causing it to be more easily ignit- Use only nonflammable decora- smoke detectors. They should be Environmental Protection, an ed by heat, flame or sparks. When tions. All decorations should be non- tested monthly, kept clean and affirmative action, equal disposing of your tree, never put flammable or flame-retardant and equipped with fresh batteries. opportunity employer. branches or needles in a fireplace or placed away from heat vents. If you are

4 Winterizing Your Home is Easier DEP at 2015 Minority Business Expo (and Cheaper) Than You Think by Jake Glance It’s one of those things everyone ment often leak - and using duct tape has to think about this time of year - to make sure they are sealed will save whether you’re a homeowner or a you money on heating costs. renter: How to keep your dollars from Placing heavy furniture like flying out the window - literally - couches, bookshelves, and entertain- because of a living space that isn’t ment centers against outside facing winterized. walls help to contain heat in rooms. Some winterization methods, like This is also a good time to make sure installing new windows, are expensive your furniture isn’t blocking your and cost more than the money you’d heating vents. Insulated curtains are save. But other ideas can be done also a cost-effective method to prevent cheaply, and save you a lot of money. heat from escaping through your win- One easy way to winterize your dows. home is to tape bubble wrap on your If you have ceiling fans, run them WVDEP was recently represented Banks, Cheryl Lewis of Abandoned windows. While it may not look great, so they turn clockwise. Since hot air at the Second Annual Minority Busi- Mine Lands and Reclamation, Melanie the tiny bubbles of air will serve as a rises, it goes up to your ceiling. Use ness Expo held at the Charleston Civic Simpson of the Office of Special Rec- buffer between the cold air outside and the fan to push the warmer air back Center. More than 70 businesses, lamation and Jamie Adkins of the the warm air inside. down. organizations, and agencies participat- Business and Technology Office of- Another easy method - and one Most landlords make it a routine ed in the Expo. Forum discussions on a fered helpful information and outreach borrowed from everyone’s grandpar- to change air filters in furnaces every range of topics from taxes and ac- concerning the valuable public ser- ents - to save money on heating bills is spring and summer and homeowners counting to business licensing were vices conducted by the DEP and how to put a rolled up blanket or towel should do the same. Clean filters help offered to event participants. In the private businesses are an integral part under a door. Adhesive weather strip- your furnace run more efficiently. company of businesses such as Toyota of achieving the agency's goals and ping can also be installed on the door If your house has windows that Motor Manufacturing and Huntington mission. frame to provide a seal around the door face the west, open the curtains in the that will prevent air flow. And don’t morning to take advantage of the direct overlook that keyhole in the door if sunlight. Close the curtains again when Want to nominate a co-worker for you have an old apartment or house - it starts getting dark. Employee of the Month or a Rewards and you can put a piece of duct tape over it A more extreme measure is to use to prevent air flow. duct tape over the vents in rooms you Recognition Award? Duct tape can also be used for don’t use and keep the doors to those what it is intended to be used for - rooms shut in the winter. taping ducts. The ducts that carry Also, don’t forget the coziness of It’s easy! Just click here! heated air around your house or apart- a nice warm sweater or blanket!

Flu Season is Here; Vaccinations Worldwide Flu “Quotable” Available Throughout Area Pandemics “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, by Jake Glance Name of cherish the natural resources, Deaths The 2015-16 flu season has ar- And if you start to feel sick at work, go Pandemic cherish the history and ro- rived in West Virginia, and there’s no home. mance as 1899-90 Flu telling how long it might last. You can use this website from the About 1 million a sacred Pandemic The best - and safest - bet is to get federal Department of Health and heritage, vaccinated as soon as possible. You Human Services to find a vaccination 1918 Spanish 20 to 100 for your can also practice some commonsense location near you. Flu Pandemic million children methods of protecting yourself. Flu has historically been a devas- and your If your child gets sick with a flu- tating illness. The 1918 Spanish Flu 1957-58 Asian children's 1 to 1.5 million like illness, the Centers for Disease Pandemic killed as many as 100 mil- Flu children. Control and Prevention recommends lion people - or about five percent of Do not let 1968-69 Hong 750,000 to that you keep him or her home for at the world’s population. selfish men or greedy interests Kong Flu 1 million least 24 hours after the fever is gone. If In 2009, a strain of the flu known skin your country of its beauty, its riches, or its romance.” you’re sick, wash you hands with soap as H1N1 - a variation of the same 1977-78 Russian No accurate and water often and try to limit contact strain that caused the 1918 pandemic - Flu count with others. You should also avoid killed as many as 395,000 people with Theodore Roosevelt touching your eyes, nose and mouth thousands of cases in the U.S., China, 2009 Flu 105,000 to (1858-1919) because that can spread germs quickly. Mexico, Brazil and Germany. Pandemic 395,000

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The donated paint will be filtered, Gettin’ with blended, and then repackaged for sale at the ReStore. GEOLOGY The donations mean not only will money be raised to help Habitat for Humanity build homes in the Kana- wha Valley, but paint will be kept out Like all areas of science, geology the pull of gravity. of landfills and waterways. A. The Law of Faunal has laws. 3. This law says that layers of sedi- “Last year, our October paint Succession These laws help geologists figure ment originally extended in all direc- drives at all of our locations brought out which rock formations are the oldest tions; this helps determine that similar B. The Law of Cross Cutting in approximately 10,000 pounds of and how certain rock formations wound rock formations separated by valleys are Relationships paint and it was gone by April,” up looking as though they were bent, of the same age. Courtney said. like what is seen at Sideling Hill in 4. This law says the rock formation C. The Law of Original And it’s a great way to get rid of Maryland. that cuts into another is the younger of Horizontality garage and basement clutter. The U.S. Can you match up the laws of geol- the two formations. Environmental Protection Agency ogy with its correct (albeit very simpli- 5. This law says that since fossil- D. The Law of Superposition (EPA) estimates that every homeown- fied) definition? ized plants and animals are found in er in America has at least three gal- E. The Law of Lateral 1. This law says that the rocks at rocks, the relative age of the rock can be lons of unused paint. the bottom are the oldest. determined (For example, a wooly Continuity “The paint department has be- 2. This law says that that layers of mammoth bone won’t be found fossil- Answers at the bottom of this page! come an integral part of the ReStore sediment are deposited flat because of ized next to a T. Rex bone.). offerings, thanks in part to a REAP (DEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental “The Charleston Area Robotics Along with the Energy Tree, DAQ Action Plan) grant we received two

LIGHTS Team (CART), made up of high school will also have several other outreach years ago,” Courtney said. con’t from Page 4 and middle school students, will be displays in the lobby, such as a solar “Supplies of paint, like all dona- there along with “Bernie the Burn race track, penny smasher, crank gen- tions, are greatly reduced in the win- This is the third year DAQ has Barrel.” This robotic burn barrel, erator and LED light bar. It will be a ter, and paint drives like these help sponsored the Energy Tree event. which travels around via remote con- fun way to start the holiday season for ensure we’ll have enough to continue The kickoff is family and kid trol, reminds everyone to “Learn Be- all ages. remixing latex paint until spring. friendly and includes refreshments. fore You Burn.” The LED trees will be up Ultimately, this allows us to help All Kanawha County elementary One of DAQ’s retirees and Kana- every evening through Jan. 8, 2016, more people achieve their dreams of schools were invited and many DEP wha City’s resident “Santa,” Bob Otey, from 6 to 9 p.m. Anyone interested in home ownership by providing addi- employees bring their families. will also be in attendance. Kids can get seeing how much energy it takes to tional funding to Habitat for Humani- “We want this to be an enjoyable their pictures taken with him and tell light them up is invited to stop by and ty.” and educational event,” Stephanie said. him their wish list. take a turn on the hand cranks. Habitat partner families purchase homes with a zero interest mortgage plants burn coal. have been put into place by the federal after completing a year-long pro- In order to comply with the CPP, regulatory agency,” Tomblin said. POWER gram. This program requires 250 states have to either submit their final “Until a final legal decision has con’t from Page 1 hours of “sweat equity,” which in- state implementation plans or submit been made, we cannot afford to ignore volves volunteering to work on other On Oct. 27, U.S. Sens. Joe initial plans asking for a two-year them. If we do not submit a plan, our homes as well as their own, and taking Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito - extension by next September. Final, state may be required to implement a 16 weeks of home ownership classes. along with 47 other U.S. senators - completed plans are due Sept. 6, 2018. plan designed by the EPA. If we can If you missed the paint drive, you introduced a resolution to block the If West Virginia does not submit demonstrate that we put a lot of time can still donate paint at the ReStore in EPA from implementing the CPP. its own state implementation plan, the and effort into developing a plan for Charleston from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. By 2030, the CPP aims to lower EPA says it would impose its own, West Virginia, we may have a better Monday through Saturday. carbon emissions 32 percent below possibly more stringent plan. chance of lessening the harmful im- This was the third year in a row 2005 levels. The plan is facing back- "While I believe there are signifi- pacts these regulations could have on DEP has held a ReStore paint collec- lash in coal-producing states like West cant questions regarding the legality of our miners, their families, and commu- tion event at its Kanawha City office. Virginia and because power the Clean Power Plan, these new rules nities.”

New Retirement Announcements New Hires

Grant Connard Division of Mining and Reclamation Joshua Humphreys Division of Land Restoration Arnold Fortner Division of Mining and Reclamation Joetta Maples Division of Mining and Reclamation Ellen Herndon Division of Water and Waste management Doug Rafferty Division of Land Restoration Susan Kershner Division of Water and Waste Management Lindsay Teafatiller Division of Water and Waste Management Ernest Mikles Division of Land Restoration Randall Moore Division of Mining and Reclamation Mike Park Division of Land Restoration

Ralph Triplett Office of Oil and Gas

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