Larry Bucshon: “I rise today in support of H. Res. 72, and I'm speaking about the egregious overregulation by the current…”

“I rise today in support of H. Res. 72, and I'm speaking about the egregious overregulation by the current administration. One specific instance I would like to bring up to the floor occurred with Spruce Number One surface mine in southern West Virginia. I know that it is not uncommon for the EPA to veto mine permits, but this is the first time in the history that the EPA has vetoed a mining permit after it has been issued and placed into action. I find it very troubling that the EPA would veto a mining permit after it had been issued by the Corps of Engineers and put into operation by the mining company. The mining company had invested $250 million and was going to bring good jobs to southern West Virginia.”