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  • Ask DEQ to take another look at mine

    Judy Staigmiller|Updated May 20, 2013

    Editor: At a time when the United States desperately needs to develop clean alternative fuels, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality is fast-tracking the permitting process for Arch Coal's Otter Creek Mine. Not only would the mine development seriously damage agricultural land and water quality, it would be a catalyst for building the Tongue River Railroad which would transport coal in open boxes to the west coast for export to China. Air pollution from coal dust is a terrible health hazard. Regulations for...