This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate a legislative rule concerning water pollution control permit fee schedules. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that 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 rule in question is identified as 47 CSR 26.

The bill aims to formalize the DEP's authority to implement these fee schedules, which are essential for regulating water pollution control. By doing so, it seeks to enhance the state's ability to manage environmental protection efforts effectively. The section being amended is new, and therefore, there are no deletions or existing legal language being altered in this instance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1