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WVDEP Issues Enforcement Guidelines During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 3rd, 2020|

On Monday, March 30, 2020, The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia received notice of temporary environmental enforcement and compliance guidelines that will immediately be instituted by the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) in conjunction with those issued on March 26 by the United States Environmental Protection ...

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Protecting Yourself from COVID-19

April 3rd, 2020|

How to protect yourself •People who are sneezing, wheezing, coughing — just avoid them. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (it’s longer than you think — try saying the Pledge of Allegiance twice or silently sing “Happy Birthday” twice, too). •Use an alcohol-based hand ...

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Multi Industry Letter Supporting DHS CISA Critical Infrastructure Uniform Definition

April 3rd, 2020|

March 25, 2020 Dear Mr. President, Governors, Mayors and other local elected officials: We recognize and appreciate the aggressive steps that are being taken to respond to the threats of the COVID-19 virus. We represent the manufacturers, distributors and supply chain of the products and raw materials that ensure public health ...

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Executive Order 09-20

April 3rd, 2020|

Staying at Home in West Virginia To prevent COVID-19 from spreading further, numerous communities and even entire states across the country have ordered their residents to stay home. West Virginians should already be taking such common-sense steps as limiting non-essential travel and maintaining social distancing. West Virginia residents should ...

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Governor Justice Explains Executive Orders on Restricted Travel and Campground Closures

April 2nd, 2020|

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ESSENTIAL OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY WORKERS The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) wishes to advise and remind all members that over the past few days, in response to the COVID-19 virus and its potential threat to all state residents, West Virginia Governor Jim ...

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