This bill amends and reenacts section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate a legislative rule concerning emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 18, 2024.

The bill aims to ensure that the DEP has the necessary authority to implement and enforce these emission standards, which are crucial for protecting public health and the environment from hazardous air pollutants. The language of the bill indicates that it is a new section, and therefore, there are no deletions or existing provisions being altered.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1