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 objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 21, 2024.

The primary aim of this legislation is to ensure that the DEP has the authority to establish and enforce requirements that govern water quality standards, thereby enhancing environmental protection in West Virginia. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being amended is new and does not contain any existing legal language that is being removed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1