Proceeding 449: Public Hearing on Summit Coal’s Mine 14 Project
December 17, 2024
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On December 17, 2024, AWA requested to participate in the AER’s public hearing on applications submitted by Summit Coal Inc. (Summit) for the Mine 14 Underground Coal Mine Project.
These applications include:
- Coal Conservation Act – 1945552 / 1945553
- Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act – 001-00496728
- Water Act – 001-00496729 / 001-00496730
- Public Lands Act – 32212208 / 32903389
On August 25, 2023, AWA submitted a Statement of Concern (SOC) opposing Summit’s applications due to the significant economic, environmental, and societal risks further coal development poses to the region, and requested the AER deny their approval. In our request for full participation status, we reiterate this position. The full request can be read here.