| Trans Energy Inc., an oil and gas company drilling in West Virginia. has agreed to restore portions of streams and wetlands in West Virginia that were damaged by their natural gas extraction activities.
Federal officials say the 15 sites in West Virginia were polluted by Trans Energy's unauthorized discharge or dumping of dredge or fill materials.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the restoration is part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
The company also agreed to pay a $3 million to be divided by state and federal governments.
Officials allege that the company impounded streams and discharged sand, dirt, rocks and other materials into streams and wetlands, ignoring permits.
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