This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate a legislative rule concerning emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, and subsequently modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 18, 2024. The rule in question is identified as 45 CSR 34.

The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the DEP's authority to implement these emission standards, thereby enhancing regulatory oversight of hazardous air pollutants in the state. The bill does not include any deletions or additional legal language beyond the authorization of the rule itself.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1