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Show 8 Energy Edltbn, January, 1994 DOGM releases state's latest coal mining statistics state regulatory agency, The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining recently issued its 1992-9annual report. According to the latest statistics compiled by the coal production in Utah for 1992 remained near the 22 million g tons reported by mining 3 record-breakin- companies in 1990 and 1991. During the year, the sion regulated four coal preparation plants, seven temporarily inactive coal mines, 13 active coal mines and divi- WEG has one of the Broadest Motor Lines in the Industry eight coal mines that have begun reclamation. Mining activity within the state centered in the historic coal fields in Carbon, Emery and Sevier counties. Utah coal production stems entirely from underground mining operations, which is less environmentally damaging than surface mining. In addition to coal production, coalbed methane activity continues to increase in central Utah. A ll project northeast of Price looks promising and 13 successfully completed wells southwest of Price are especially encouraging. The drilling sites are all located on Utah mineral leases within Carbon County. agency for coal permitting in Utah. The agency ensures that comments from the public and other state and federal agencies are appropriately incorporated into Utah Division of Oil, Gas Emery County. The grates allow airflow into and out of the underground facilities. The grates are big enough to accommodate bats wingspans, but small enough to prevent people from entering the dangerous underground mining shafts. mining and reclamation permits. Funding for regulation of and reclamation coal mining includes both federal and state dollars. Public safety drives reclamation of abandoned mining sites, the annual report indicated. The division completed six reclamation projects last year. The projects included two abandoned coal mine fires in Carbon and Summit counties. Division contractors also 20-we- and Mining hydrologists, installed steel bat grates at abandoned mines on the Manti-LaS- engineers, geologists, soils specialists, biologists and botanists review mining and reclamation permits before underground produc- tion activities begin. The division is the lead Designed Specifically for the Heavy Duty Requirements of the Mining Industry. Featuring: I llgh Starting and Breakdown Torque For Uncompromising Performance. Efficiency Design For Lower Operating Costs. 1.15 Service Factoi s Provide Ample Power. The Weg Warranty Guarantees Our RellabiUty. I Ugh No-Fa- ll al Forest in A life plan that can put you in charge. With Allstate Universal Life, as long as you qualify, you can raise or lower your premiums and coverage as your needs change. Plus, your cash value grows using current competitive rates. Gop;. Tram Electric, Inc. 2956 South Highway 10 Frlce, Utah 84501 (801) 637-729- 1 Fax (801) 637-466- 3 instate Allstate Life Insurance Company Northbrook. IL Certain coverage limits apply An Authorized WEG Master Distributor Tram Electric offers stale or the art motor repair, power system manufacture and preventaUve maintenance programs, and a full service exchange. Tram Electric Is a member of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA). SHIRLEY FRY MIKEHIMONAS Call 637-030- 0 or 710 W. Crwkview Mall, Pile,, Utah 84501 |