This bill amends and reenacts section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the hazardous waste management system. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 28, 2024, which is identified as 33 CSR 20 and is authorized under the existing authority of 22-18-6 of the code. The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Environmental Protection to implement regulations related to hazardous waste management, thereby enhancing the state's ability to manage and oversee hazardous waste effectively. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being amended is new and does not contain any prior legal language.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1