WVML Press
Effective tomorrow, July 14, 2012
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the outdoor burning ban will be lifted, effective tomorrow July 14, 2012. With the approval of the governor, State Forester Randy Dye, in cooperation with Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro, rescinded the outdoor burning ban, which has been in place since July 6, 2012.
"We have made significant progress with storm recovery during the past week, and I believe it is safe for residents to burn storm debris that has collected in yards and communities throughout West Virginia. Please use caution and put safety first," Gov. Tomblin said.
Read more: GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR BURNING BAN TO BE LIFTED
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the members of the Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force. The Task Force will assess the feasibility of transitioning the state’s vehicle fleet to natural gas as a fuel source and developing a supporting infrastructure.
Read more: Jim Hunt appointed to Governor Tomblin’s Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force
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