This bill amends and reenacts section 64-10-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Office Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the certification, recertification, and training of Emergency Medical Technicians for Miners (EMT-Miners) and the certification of EMT-M instructors. The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on November 7, 2024, and is authorized under the existing authority of 22A-10-3 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to ensure that the Office Miners' Health, Safety, and Training has the necessary authority to establish and regulate standards for the training and certification of EMT-Miners and their instructors, thereby enhancing safety and health protocols within the mining industry. The bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language that is being modified, as it introduces new provisions to the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1