Potesta & Associates

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Russell County Board of Supervisors has hired Potesta & Associates to study the feasibility of a landfill at the Moss 3 site that Russell County Reclamation, LLC.

History and Overview

Potesta & Associates, Inc. (POTESTA) is an engineering and environmental consulting firm with offices in Charleston, West Virginia, Morgantown, West Virginia, and Winchester, Virginia. Since its establishment in 1997, POTESTA has provided professional services to a wide range of clients across the eastern United States.

Engagement with Russell County

The company conducted an evaluation of information provided by Russell County Reclamation, LLC (RCR) regarding the proposed landfill project for Russell County. They were hired by the Board of Supervisors.

Evaluation of Landfill Feasibility

Potesta & Associates conducted a review of the site, including an analysis of historical land use, geological conditions, and regulatory requirements. The evaluation focused on factors such as floodplains, geological stability, proximity to water sources, and site characteristics affecting landfill construction and operation.

Engineering Considerations

The evaluation identified several site conditions requiring further engineering analysis, including the stability of coal refuse areas, evaluation of underground mine workings, location of disposal unit boundaries, and assessment of existing coal refuse disposal dams. Potesta & Associates emphasized the importance of addressing these considerations to ensure the environmentally sound development and operation of the landfill.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Potesta & Associates concluded that, at the time of the evaluation, no issues were identified that would render the site “unpermittable” for landfill development. However, the company recommended that Russell County obtain additional detailed information from RCR regarding the identified issues and their proposed solutions before moving forward with the project.

Invoices

The following invoices have been presented by the County Administrator:

Invoice #	Invoice Date	Due Date	Gross Amount
166028	1/18/2023	2/6/2023	$22,438.87
167130	8/23/2023	9/5/2023	$14,912.18
167404	10/18/2023	11/13/2023	$8,828.31
167602	11/16/2023	12/11/2023	$5,113.48
167730	12/17/2023	1/2/2024	$180.00
168537	5/29/2024	7/8/2024	$1,820.00
168701	6/28/2024	7/8/2024	$290.00
		Total	$53,582.84

Documents

The following documents have been provided by Russell County:

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