CONSOL ENERGY: Still Involved in Northern Appalachia Water Issue

CONSOL Energy Inc. continues to be involved in water and environmental issues regarding Northern Appalachia.

In the Fall of 2009, a fish kill occurred in Dunkard Creek, which is a creek with segments in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The fish…

CONSOL ENERGY: Still a PRP at Ward Transformer Site in Wake Co.

CONSOL Energy Inc. continues to be a potentially responsible party at the Ward Transformer site in Wake County, N.C.

The Company was notified in November 2004 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it is a PRP under the Superfund program…

CONSOL ENERGY: Still Involved in Ryerson Dam Action in Allegheny

CONSOL Energy Inc. continues to be subject to environmental litigation regarding the Ryerson Park Dam.

In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (the Commonwealth) filed a six-count Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pa.,…

CONSOL ENERGY: Potentially Responsible in Ward Transformer Site

CONSOL Energy Inc. is a potentially responsible party under Superfund legislation with respect to the Ward Transformer site in Wake County, N.C.

The Company was notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in November 2004. At that time, the EPA also…

CONSOL ENERGY: Litigation on Damages at Ryerson Park Dam Ongoing

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ claim against CONSOL Energy Inc., over damages at the Ryerson Park Dam, is ongoing.

On Jan. 30, 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources filed a six-count Complaint in the Court…

CONSOL ENERGY: Disputes over Mining Wastewater Claims Ongoing

CONSOL Energy Inc. remains in disputes over claims against the Company related to untreated water at its mining facility in Buchanan County.

Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company, Buchanan Coal Company and Sayers- Pocahontas Coal Company filed an action on March 22, 2004,…

CONSOL ENERGY: Remains Potentially Liable for Ward, N.C. Cleanup

CONSOL Energy Inc. and other participating PRPs continue to investigate contribution claims against other, non-participating parties regarding the Ward Transformer site in Wake County, N.C.

As of Nov. 4, 2008, the Company’s portion of probable recoveries is estimated to be US$3.42…

CONSOL ENERGY: Public Nuisance Suit on Noise at Va. Mine Pending

CONSOL Energy Inc. is still facing a public nuisance suit regarding an alleged noise caused by a ventilation fan regarding its Buchanan Mine in Virginia.

On Oct. 24, 2006, the Company and subsidiary Consolidation Coal Co. were served with a summons…