Joe Manchin III on Environment Democratic WV Governor

Post Mine Land Use bill: restoration plan after mining

Balancing Our Economy and Our Environment:
• The governor fought for and signed the Post Mine Land Use bill, which requires a restoration plan to be in placed after mining is finished. This bill will help to develop more post-mined land.
• The governor also fought for and signed the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act, which requires 25 percent of the state's energy from alternative or renewable energy sources by 2025.

Pushed for new mine safety regulations

Making A Difference On Mine Safety
• Ensuring adequate supplies of emergency oxygen in underground mines
• Requiring mine operators to install wireless tracking systems
• Commanded mine operators to report serious accidents within 15 minutes
• Hiring additional mine inspectors
• Better equipping and training mine rescue teams
• Authorized the closure of an entire mine if serious violations exist
• Strengthened mine seal requirements
• Requiring mine foreman to complete more training