Search Results for keywords:"West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection"

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  • 2025-06743 — Lake Lynn Generation, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16523
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Lake Lynn Generation, LLC submitted a request for water quality certification to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) on February 17, 2025. The WV DEP accepted the application as complete on March 13, 2025. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, WV DEP has until March 13, 2026, to act on this request. If WV DEP does not respond by this deadline, their authority to certify the water quality request will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

    Simple Explanation

    Lake Lynn Generation wants to use water for something, but first, they need a special permission from West Virginia to make sure the water stays clean. They asked for this permission on February 17, 2025, and if West Virginia doesn't reply by March 13, 2026, they lose the chance to say yes or no.

  • 2025-02974 — West Virginia Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; Class VI Primacy
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10691
    Reading Time:about 29 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved West Virginia's request to manage its own Class VI underground injection wells, which are used for storing carbon dioxide underground. This rule grants the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) the authority to issue permits for these wells to help with carbon storage, ensuring they meet federal requirements for safety and environmental protection. The EPA will still oversee wells on Indian lands in West Virginia and will continue to monitor the state's administration of this program to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. This change is effective starting March 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA said West Virginia can now handle permits for special wells that store carbon gas underground, helping keep the environment safe. They'll watch to make sure West Virginia follows the rules, but the EPA will still manage these wells on Native American lands.