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 references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, which is authorized under the existing authority of section 22-5-4 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the Department of Environmental Protection's ability to establish and enforce standards for ambient air quality, thereby enhancing environmental protection measures within the state. The bill does not include any deletions or modifications to existing legal language, as it introduces new provisions without any strike-throughs or underscoring.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1