This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the hazardous waste management system. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 28, 2024, which is identified as 33 CSR 20. This authorization is granted under the existing authority of section 22-18-6 of the code. The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the Department of Environmental Protection's ability to implement regulations related to hazardous waste management, thereby enhancing the state's environmental protection efforts. The section being amended is new, and as such, there are no deletions or existing legal language being altered.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1