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 quality standards. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 21, 2024.

The bill emphasizes the DEP's authority to establish requirements governing water quality standards, as outlined in the legislative rule identified as 47 CSR 02. This legislative action aims to ensure that the DEP can effectively implement and enforce water quality regulations in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1