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Dept. of Labor accepting comments on proposed amendments to the Black Lung Benefits Act

April 19, 2012 Black Lung

New York Times publishes editorial on Upper Big Branch explosion

February 28, 2012 Mine Safety

Appeals court strikes down regulation restricting surface mining in Wilson Creek watershed

February 28, 2012 Environmental

Huffington Post profiles ACLC client and mining industry whistleblower Charles Scott Howard

September 14, 2011 Mine Safety

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet testifies about questionable enforcement procedures.

September 7, 2011 Environmental

ACLC successfully upholds order in Court of Appeals allowing citizen groups to intervene in discharge monitoring case.

August 26, 2011 Environmental

Representing Sierra Club, ACLC files suit against Leslie County coal mine for environmental violations

May 26, 2011 Environmental

ACLC's Comment on MSHA's Proposed Rule to Lower Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust (RIN 1210-AB64)

May 6, 2011 Mine Safety

MSHA Accepting Comments on Changes to Pattern of Violations Rule

February 3, 2011 Mine Safety