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 water pollution control permit fee schedules. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, and subsequently modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 21, 2024.

The primary aim of this legislation is to provide the DEP with the necessary authority to establish and implement a structured fee schedule for water pollution control permits, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework for environmental protection in West Virginia. The bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language that is being removed, as it introduces new provisions to the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1