NPDES WV1008901 · Clean Water Act
PIONEER RAW COAL LOADOUT FACILITY, Oceana, WV: NPDES WV1008901 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
PIONEER RAW COAL LOADOUT FACILITY, Oceana, West Virginia: Individual permit WV1008901, held by SYNERGY COAL, LLC; Administratively continued; issued January 16, 2014, term to January 10, 2019; discharges to GUYANDOTTE RV.
- Solids, total suspended: 19 limits, 1,607 violations of any kind, 14 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2023, largest 5,329% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N]: 4 limits, 135 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2018, largest 17,129% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 4 limits, 134 violations of any kind, 10 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2018, largest 3,900% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 1 limit, 38 violations of any kind, 8 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2018, largest 65,000% over the limit.
- Coliform, fecal general: 2 limits, 65 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2017, largest 158% over the limit.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 23 limits, 1,897 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest May 31, 2023, largest 65% over the limit.
- pH: 20 limits, 1,755 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest September 30, 2017.
- Selenium, total recoverable: 27 limits, 2,541 violations of any kind.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 27 limits, 2,541 violations of any kind.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 27 limits, 2,541 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, dissolved [as Al]: 27 limits, 2,541 violations of any kind.
- Specific conductance: 26 limits, 2,452 violations of any kind.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 26 limits, 2,452 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total dissolved: 26 limits, 2,452 violations of any kind.
- Solids, settleable: 15 limits, 1,509 violations of any kind.
- Flow rate: 10 limits, 982 violations of any kind.
- Stream flow, instantaneous: 8 limits, 712 violations of any kind.
- Chlorine, total residual: 3 limits, 93 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 1 limit, 32 violations of any kind.
- August 18, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- August 6, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- May 20, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- April 29, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- February 3, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
Other permits held by SYNERGY COAL, LLC
- MINE 1 AND MINE 2, Oceana: WV1026810, issued 2013-09-04
PIONEER RAW COAL LOADOUT FACILITY among its neighbors
8 discharge permits are in the Headwaters Clear Fork subwatershed (HUC 050701010202); WV1008901 is one. Its county: 93, 0 major; WV1008901 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Headwaters Clear Fork subwatershed (HUC 050701010202)
- BOLT MOUNTAIN QUARRY, Lynco: WV1026496, minor, term to 2018-03-22
- CRANY MINE DUMP - PHASE II, Crany: WVR113004, minor, term to 2026-06-13
- EAGLE #3 UNDERGROUND MINE, Bolt: WV1024248, minor, term to 2021-12-05
- FLYING EAGLE MINE, Kopperston: WV1026712, minor, term to 2022-12-28
- GOLDEN EAGLE #1 MINE, Kopperston: WV1030388, minor, term to 2028-10-19
- MINE 1 AND MINE 2, Oceana: WV1026810, minor, term to 2018-09-04
- PAYNTERS ROOT AND RECYCLING, Oceana: WVRNE0104, minor, term to 2014-03-31
Identity
| Facility | PIONEER RAW COAL LOADOUT FACILITY |
|---|---|
| Permittee | SYNERGY COAL, LLC |
| NPDES ID | WV1008901 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | January 16, 2014 |
| Expires | January 10, 2019 |
| Address | Oceana, WV 24870 |
| Receiving water | GUYANDOTTE RV |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Headwaters Clear Fork (HUC 050701010202) |
NPDES WV1008901: effluent limits and exceedances
PIONEER RAW COAL LOADOUT FACILITY (NPDES WV1008901): 19 pollutants on file, 19 limited; 19 with a violation of any kind, 7 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 19 | 1,607 | 14 | May 31, 2023 | 5,329% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | 4 | 135 | 11 | March 31, 2018 | 17,129% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 4 | 134 | 10 | March 31, 2018 | 3,900% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 1 | 38 | 8 | March 31, 2018 | 65,000% over the limit |
| Coliform, fecal general | 2 | 65 | 3 | September 30, 2017 | 158% over the limit |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 23 | 1,897 | 1 | May 31, 2023 | 65% over the limit |
| pH | 20 | 1,755 | 1 | September 30, 2017 | |
| Selenium, total recoverable | 27 | 2,541 | 0 | ||
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 27 | 2,541 | 0 | ||
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 27 | 2,541 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, dissolved [as Al] | 27 | 2,541 | 0 | ||
| Specific conductance | 26 | 2,452 | 0 | ||
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 26 | 2,452 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total dissolved | 26 | 2,452 | 0 | ||
| Solids, settleable | 15 | 1,509 | 0 | ||
| Flow rate | 10 | 982 | 0 | ||
| Stream flow, instantaneous | 8 | 712 | 0 | ||
| Chlorine, total residual | 3 | 93 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 1 | 32 | 0 |
NPDES WV1008901: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES WV1008901: 5 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| August 6, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| May 20, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| April 29, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| February 3, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
NPDES WV1008901 (PIONEER RAW COAL LOADOUT FACILITY): no single-event violation, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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NPDES WV1008901: 19 pollutant rows, 5 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.