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IDNR Public Hearing Announced

Posted on November 25, 2014 by sutc

Updated December 9 with flyer. The IDNR has announced that the public hearing for Sunrise Coal’s Permit Application #429 for the proposed Bulldog Mine in Vermilion County. The IDNR staff should be on hand and familiar with the permit application. … Continue reading →

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Informal Conference a Big Success!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by sutc

Last Tuesday, a little over 100 people gathered at the Georgetown Community Center for the IDNR informal conference regarding Sunrise Coal’s permit application for the proposed Bulldog Mine.  The audience was split between pro-mine folks (mostly Sunrise Coal miners) in … Continue reading →

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Public Informal Conference – October 7, 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by sutc

What: The IDNR will hold an “informal conference,” which is the first of two possible public hearings, about Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog Mine permit application.  This is a chance for community members to make oral comments regarding the the proposed … Continue reading →

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Public Information Meeting – September 3

Posted on August 26, 2014 by sutc

Public notice has been served for Sunrise Coal’s proposed Bulldog mine. Join Stand Up to Coal and Prairie Rivers Network for an informational meeting to learn more about the consequences of a local coal mine and how you can have … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Coal Officially Applies for a Mining Permit

Posted on August 12, 2014 by sutc

There was a notice in the July 31 edition of the Sidell Reporter that Sunrise Coal, LLC (a subsidiary of Hallador Energy, HNRG) has applied for a permit from the Illinois Office of Mines and Minerals for their Bulldog Mine … Continue reading →

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