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 legislation is to ensure that the DEP has the authority to implement and enforce updated emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, thereby enhancing environmental protection measures within the state. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, indicating a straightforward addition to the existing legal framework governing environmental regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1