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Commonwealth V. Barnes & Tucker Co.--The Burden Of Treating Acid Mine Drainage, Michael E. Winck Jun 1978

Commonwealth V. Barnes & Tucker Co.--The Burden Of Treating Acid Mine Drainage, Michael E. Winck

West Virginia Law Review

On February 28, 1977, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided the case of Commonwealth v. Barnes & Tucker Co. That decision resolved a lengthy controversy over the issue of responsibility for the abatement of acid mine drainage emanating from an inactive deep coal mine which was owned and once operated by Barnes and Tucker Co. The Supreme Court's decision, requiring the company to bear the responsibility for the treatment of the discharge, is significant. It illustrates not only the strength of Pennsylvania's commitment to a clean environment, but also the ability of the state to act in furtherance of that …


The Federal Coal Leasing Waltz, Brian E. Mcgee, Gerald E. Dahl Jun 1978

The Federal Coal Leasing Waltz, Brian E. Mcgee, Gerald E. Dahl

West Virginia Law Review

Few Americans will deny that if we are not already immersed in an energy crisis, we are at least on the brink of a very serious energy crunch. Consequently, it is critical that we reassess our present and future energy resources, our escalating consumption of finite reserves, and. our commitment to energy conservation. Pivotal to such an assessment is the development of our nation's vast western coal deposits and the vital part that federal coal can play in this tableau. Just one short year ago, the nation was primed to embark upon a new era of federal coal leasing as …


The Black Lung Benefits Reform And Revenue Acts Of 1977, John Rollins Jun 1978

The Black Lung Benefits Reform And Revenue Acts Of 1977, John Rollins

West Virginia Law Review

On February 15, 1978, Congress enacted the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977. The passage of this legislation followed months of congressional indecision over just how the existing black lung benefits system could be reformed. During this period, the financing of the program appeared to be the most divisive issue. That issue was finally resolved by the enactment in late January of the Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1977. After this hurdle was cleared, the conference committee report on the reform act easily passed both houses.' The Act, which amended the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act …


A Miner's Bill Of Rights, L. Thomas Galloway, J. Davitt Mcateer, Richard L. Webb Jun 1978

A Miner's Bill Of Rights, L. Thomas Galloway, J. Davitt Mcateer, Richard L. Webb

West Virginia Law Review

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The Federal Mine Safety And Health Amendments Act Of 1977: Closure Encounters Of The Third Kind, Edmund J. Moriarty, Mark M. Pierce Jun 1978

The Federal Mine Safety And Health Amendments Act Of 1977: Closure Encounters Of The Third Kind, Edmund J. Moriarty, Mark M. Pierce

West Virginia Law Review

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Prohibition Of Surface Mining In West Virginia, Patrick Charles Mcginley Jun 1976

Prohibition Of Surface Mining In West Virginia, Patrick Charles Mcginley

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The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments Of 1972 As Applied To The Surface Mine In West Virginia--Pollutant Discharge Permit Requirements, Lawrence W. Marquess Feb 1976

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments Of 1972 As Applied To The Surface Mine In West Virginia--Pollutant Discharge Permit Requirements, Lawrence W. Marquess

West Virginia Law Review

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Enforcement Of Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Regulations, Madison Mcculloch Jun 1975

Enforcement Of Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Regulations, Madison Mcculloch

West Virginia Law Review

By now most people are aware of the fact that the federal government, through the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, invited itself to become a party to the business of mining coal. A mining disaster near Farmington, West Virginia, in 1968, causing the death of seventy-eight miners, was the prime mover for the enactment of this legislation. The Act was labeled by one of its authors as "not only one of the most important pieces of legislation of this or any other Congress it is one of the most complex pieces of legislation ever enacted." For …


The Use Of Closure Orders And Notices Of Violation Under The Federal Coal Mine Health &(And) Safety Act Of 1969--The Necessity For Stringent Enforcement, J. Davitt Mcateer Jun 1975

The Use Of Closure Orders And Notices Of Violation Under The Federal Coal Mine Health &(And) Safety Act Of 1969--The Necessity For Stringent Enforcement, J. Davitt Mcateer

West Virginia Law Review

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Introduction: The Development Of The Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Act Of 1969, Ken Hechler Jun 1975

Introduction: The Development Of The Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Act Of 1969, Ken Hechler

West Virginia Law Review

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Enforcement And Administration Of The Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Act Of 1969: Do The Ends Justify The Means, Michael C. Hallerud, Vilma L. Kohn, John T. Meredith Jun 1975

Enforcement And Administration Of The Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Act Of 1969: Do The Ends Justify The Means, Michael C. Hallerud, Vilma L. Kohn, John T. Meredith

West Virginia Law Review

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Environmental Law--Acid Mine Drainage, Katherine P. Kenna Jun 1974

Environmental Law--Acid Mine Drainage, Katherine P. Kenna

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.


State And Local Taxation Of The Bituminous Coal Industry, James H. Thompson Apr 1974

State And Local Taxation Of The Bituminous Coal Industry, James H. Thompson

West Virginia Law Review

Few industries have presented more troublesome problems for legislators and tax administrators alike, over the years, than has bituminous coal. There are two principal reasons for this. One stems from the physical character of this resource. Lying hidden beneath the earth's surface, coal deposits not only represent an asset of uncertain worth, but also one the value of which will gradually decline as mining activity proceeds. Consequently, the task of making equitable assessments for property tax purposes would be a difficult one even for an experienced mining engineer, and sometimes may verge on the impossible for an untrained local assessor. …


Coal And The Energy Crisis, C. Howard Hardesty Jr. Apr 1974

Coal And The Energy Crisis, C. Howard Hardesty Jr.

West Virginia Law Review

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Questions And Answers Apr 1974

Questions And Answers

West Virginia Law Review

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Factors Affecting Development Of The New Values Of Coal, Sheldon P. Wimpfen Apr 1974

Factors Affecting Development Of The New Values Of Coal, Sheldon P. Wimpfen

West Virginia Law Review

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Editor's Notes Apr 1974

Editor's Notes

West Virginia Law Review

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The New Values Of Coal: Introduction Apr 1974

The New Values Of Coal: Introduction

West Virginia Law Review

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Coal Reserves Should Be The Subject Of Equitable Ad Valorem Taxation, John R. Melton Apr 1974

Coal Reserves Should Be The Subject Of Equitable Ad Valorem Taxation, John R. Melton

West Virginia Law Review

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A New Technique For Evaluating Coal Property For Ad Valorem Tax Assessment, Donald M. Bondurant Apr 1974

A New Technique For Evaluating Coal Property For Ad Valorem Tax Assessment, Donald M. Bondurant

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.


Coal's New Values And Our National Priorities, Ronald G. Pearson Apr 1974

Coal's New Values And Our National Priorities, Ronald G. Pearson

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.


Coal And The Appalachian Economy, William H. Miernyk Apr 1974

Coal And The Appalachian Economy, William H. Miernyk

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.


Ad Valorem Taxation Of Coal Property: Introduction Apr 1974

Ad Valorem Taxation Of Coal Property: Introduction

West Virginia Law Review

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Ad Valorem Taxation Of Coal Bearing Lands In West Virginia--A Viewpoint Of The Coal Industry, Rolla D. Campbell, Lynn C. Johnson, Ernest F. Hays Ii Apr 1974

Ad Valorem Taxation Of Coal Bearing Lands In West Virginia--A Viewpoint Of The Coal Industry, Rolla D. Campbell, Lynn C. Johnson, Ernest F. Hays Ii

West Virginia Law Review

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Strip Mining And The 1971 West Virginia Surface Mining And Reclamation Act, Vincent P. Cardi Jun 1973

Strip Mining And The 1971 West Virginia Surface Mining And Reclamation Act, Vincent P. Cardi

West Virginia Law Review

This article will cover to a limited extent the vocabulary and physical process of strip mining, and its cost to society and to people individually through direct damage to people, property, and the public environment. But the main purpose of this article is to, (1) explain the basic approach of the 1971 Surface Mining and Reclamation Act passed by the West Virginia Legislature, (2) identify the legal questions raised by the Act, and (3) suggest interpretations and applications of the Code language that would answer some of these questions. This article will not discuss several major questions arising under the …


Eminent Domain: Approaches To Valuation Of Real Estate With Emphasis On Mineral Properties, Roger D. Graham Apr 1972

Eminent Domain: Approaches To Valuation Of Real Estate With Emphasis On Mineral Properties, Roger D. Graham

West Virginia Law Review

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Development Of The Law Of Coal, Oil And Gas From 1951 To 1971, Robert Tucker Donley Apr 1972

Development Of The Law Of Coal, Oil And Gas From 1951 To 1971, Robert Tucker Donley

West Virginia Law Review

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Adverse Possession Of Severable Minerals, William B. Stoebuck Apr 1966

Adverse Possession Of Severable Minerals, William B. Stoebuck

West Virginia Law Review

The subject of adverse possession is attended by such mystery that one might think it traceable to the druidic rather than late medieval period of English history. Existence of this mystery, needless as it may be, makes it worthwhile for any article on adverse possession to commence by establishing some basic concepts. Foremost among these is that, as understood today, adverse possession of another's land for the period of the statute limiting his right to recover it not only bars his remedy but creates in the disseisor an original title in fee simple. Thus, adverse possession gives the wrongful possessor …


Underground Storage Of Natural Gas In The Appalachian Area, J. Edward Litz Feb 1966

Underground Storage Of Natural Gas In The Appalachian Area, J. Edward Litz

West Virginia Law Review

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Mineral Interests And The Executive Right In West Virginia, Thomas Franklin Mccoy Apr 1964

Mineral Interests And The Executive Right In West Virginia, Thomas Franklin Mccoy

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.