West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Recent News About West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Lawsuit against Du Pont says company failed to warn about C8 exposure
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Du Pont for exposure to C8 that caused him injuries. -
EQT ordered to file motion for amended complaint by Jan. 11
CLARKSBURG — EQT Production has been given a January deadline to file a motion for an amended complaint in its case against West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Auston Caperton. -
WVDEP director alleges Ravenswood underground tank owners failed to comply with order
RIPLEY – The owners of three underground storage tanks in Jackson County are alleged to have failed to comply with an order issued by a state agency. -
Barbour County farm owners accuse builders of gross negligence
PHILIPPI — Barbour County farm owners are suing builders, alleging trespassing and negligence. -
Obstacles prevent West Virginia from joining shale revolution at full speed
CHARLESTON — Although West Virginia is blessed with an abundance of natural gas, there are several issues that need to be fixed for the state to keep up with the shale revolution currently taking place. -
CSX derailment and oil spill leads to federal lawsuit
Federal and state officials accuse CSX Transportation of several environmental torts in response to oil spilled from a derailed train. -
Appeals court reverses federal court ruling in environmental group's case against EPA
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit overturned a previous ruling, siding with the Environmental Protection Agency relating to a 2015 lawsuit filed by environmental groups. -
EQT files lawsuit against WVDEP over royalty payments law
CLARKSBURG – EQT Production Company has filed a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, claiming a new law protecting royalty payments is unconstitutional. -
Supreme Court says coal company didn’t contaminate Wyoming County wells
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued an opinion last week ruling that Dynamic Energy and Mechel Bluestone, which are owned by Gov. Jim Justice, did not contaminate the well water in Wyoming County belonging to 16 families. -
Bounty Minerals seeks declaration in well dispute with Alabama company
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Texas company is seeking declaration from the court in a dispute with an Alabama company regarding a well in Wetzel County. -
Families file appeal in water contamination case
CHARLESTON – Sixteen families filed an appeal with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals after accusing Dynamic Energy of contaminating their water. -
Appeals court grants request for WVDEP to start over on disputed pipeline review
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a request by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to throw out the DEP’s approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and let them start over. -
Supreme Court says judge doesn’t have authority to go above DEP regulator
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an opinion stating that a circuit judge did not have the authority to go above a Department of Environmental Protection regulator who had decided water replacement by a mining operator was not appropriate. -
Appeals court says Fayette drilling waste ban is invalid
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court upheld a decision made by a West Virginia federal judge earlier this year that a drilling waste ban in Fayette County was preempted by state law. -
Vice President Pence to speak at W.Va. Chamber meeting
CHARLESTON – Vice President Mike Pence will speak later this month at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 81st Annual Meeting and Business Summit. -
DEP reaches second settlement with Alpha
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has reached a second settlement agreement with Alpha Natural Resources to guarantee the reclamation of former mining sites in the state. -
Harrison County worker accuses state agency, supervisor of wrongful discharge
CHARLESTON — A Harrison County man is suing a West Virginia state agency and a supervisor, alleging a hostile work environment, sexual harassment and wrongful discharge. -
Fayette County Commission appeals fracking waste ban
CHARLESTON – The Fayette County Commission filed an appeal after the federal court ruled in June that the county’s fracking waste disposal ban was invalid. -
Charleston hosts premier redevelopment event
September 7-8, 2016, Charleston will play host to the 2016 #WVBrownfields Conference, West Virginia's foremost redevelopment event. -
Federal judge rules against Fayette County ordinance
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled against an ordinance in Fayette County that bans the practice of storage, disposal or use of oil and natural gas waste in the county.