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to transfer most of its trans port operations in the area from road to rail, following complaints from communities about dust, noise and traffic hazards caused by the most( ment of coal through village streets.
County planning cornmittt chairmen in six South Wale: coal-producing counties plan to meet with British Coal this month to see if the local authorities can assist it in resolving the problem.
Ken Davies, planning assistant with Dyfed county council, says one problem in his county is the movement of coal between open-cast mines, disposal sites and markets. The main difficulty is moving the coal to the M4 — the motorway linking Swansea and London.
British Coal is subcontracting most of its road transport operation in South Wales to private haulier BRS Western. It says it recognises its responsibility to the environment in moving 10,000 tonnes of coal through narrow roads in small villages, and has chosen a haulier with a dedicated fleet to ensure high standards of safety and cleanliness.