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 ambient air quality standards. Specifically, it grants approval for the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, which is related to ambient air quality standards as outlined in 45 CSR 08.

The bill serves to formalize the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to establish regulations that will help maintain and improve air quality in West Virginia. As this section is newly introduced, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1