As reported here, on May 26, 2015, the Department of Interior, USFWS, issued a notice of intent seeking comments by July 27, 2015, on the proposed programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposal to authorize incidental take of migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). 80 Fed. Reg. 30032.

At this point, the comment period closed on July 26, 2015, relative to the Notice of Intent to develop a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to evaluate the potential impacts of a proposal to authorize incidental take of migratory birds under the MBTA.

Presently, we expect to publish an update article of this issue - stay tuned...

On August 31, the West Virginia Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Tax Reform heard testimony regarding the state's sales and use taxes.

The Steering Committee for Project Learning Tree has always had a few representatives from Industry. Sally Lane was with MeadWestvaco but is now employed elsewhere. Donna Reckart, of AWP, was another Industry rep who is also employed outside the forest products industry.

Therefore, Linda Carnell, of the WV DOF and Interim State Coordinator of WV PLT, informs WVFA that it would be good to seek new industry representatives, as soon as possible.

Ed Kraynok, President of WVFA, has indicated that persons interested in occupying these two volunteer PLT positions should telephone the WVFA office at 304-372-1955, fax to 304-372-1957 or email WVFA@WVFA.org.

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the West Virginia Manufacturers Association and the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI), is pleased to offer a one-day session at three locations around the state on the impact of change of ISO 9001 presented by Paul Jinks of Q-Quest International. Each one-day session covers the revised ISO 9001 Standard that takes into account the vast changes in technology, business diversity and global commerce. Registration opens on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Program dates:
? September 29, 2015 Mylan Pharmaceuticals - Morgantown, WV
? September 30, 2015 NGK Sparkplugs - Sissonville, WV? October 1, 2015 Glade Springs Resort - Daniels, WV

For more information email echeetham@rcbi.org

Welcome to September and another opportunity to thank our event hosts, as far, this year:
Boxley
Glatfelter
Jim Lively Insurance
Walker Cat
WV Loggers Council