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 rule is identified as "requirements governing water quality standards, 47 CSR 02."

The primary purpose of this legislation is to formalize the DEP's authority to implement the aforementioned rule, thereby ensuring that water quality standards are effectively governed and maintained in West Virginia. 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