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Resource Documents: West Virginia (26 items)
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Conversation with Jon Boone – Toward a Better Understanding of Industrial Wind Technology
Author: Boone, Jon
Introduction: It’s been extremely difficult to bridge the gap that exists between those who know little about the issue and those who have a more comprehensive understanding of the workings of the electrical grid and the related technologies that supply it, like wind energy. For many, their only information comes from the local press, “green” promotions by so-called environmental organizations, and occasional visits to web sites dedicated to one side or the other. It’s often a mind-boggling quagmire! The following . . .
More »Direct and rebuttal testimony of Pamela Dodds
Author: Dodds, Pamela
‘As a member of the Laurel Mountain Preservation Association (“LMPA”), I elected to assess certain portions of AES Laurel Mountain, LLC’s (“AES”) Application and provide my professional analysis as to the quality and depth of the data pertaining to the surface water and groundwater impacts provided in the Application. In addition, I utilized the data I gathered in a visit to the site of the proposed facility to formulate my own assessment of what the likely impacts to surface water . . .
More »Re: Impact on water resources of Laurel Mountain wind project
Author: Dodds, Pamela
To: Director, Division of Water and Waste Management, DEP; Attention: Carrie Taylor, Permitting Section “I respectfully request that you deny an NPDES permit for Application Number WVR104137 and that a public hearing be held concerning Application Number WVR104137. Construction activities for the proposed project along approximately 9 miles of ridgetop on Laurel Mountain will have negative impacts on the quality and quantity of water resources.” Download original document: “Impact on water resources of Laurel Mountain wind project”
More »Denial of permission for met towers in George Washington National Forest
Author: U.S. Forest Service
Date: April 2, 2009 Timothy Williamson Freedomworks, LLC 525 Wren Lane Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Dear Mr. Williamson: This letter is sent in response to your application for permit to install three Meteorological Towers (MET) on Great North Mountain, located on the Lee Ranger District of the George Washington National Forest. The purpose of the towers is to collect meteorological data. As you indicated, the data collected will aid in preparation of a future proposal to install 131 wind turbines, . . .
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