A membership meeting is scheduled for Morgantown next Friday, October 18th, beginning with lunch at the Waterfront Hotel. This is our time to hear from the members as it regards issues and concerns as well as letting them know of activities going on at the State Capitol, throughout the agencies and in Congress. We also want to review next year’s legislative program for the industry and seek input on possible candidates for the 2014 election. We also have Jim Truman with Woods McKenzie tentatively scheduled to discuss the current coal market and what the future looks like for West Virginia and Appalachian coal. If his schedule can be worked out, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, would like to also visit to discuss initiatives he is undertaking against EPA’s NSPS proposals for new and existing coal-fired power plants. He has joined with 16 other Attorneys General in an aggressive letter to EPA emphasizing that the states should be in charge of these air quality programs.
A reception will follow the meeting and tickets remain for the WVU v. Texas Tech football game on Saturday. If you’ve not already done so, please let Sandi know you will be attending, which makes sure we have adequate preparations for lunch and the reception. The Association office telephone is 304-342-4153 and the email issdavison@wvcoal.com. We hope to see you next Friday.