This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule concerning ambient air quality standards. Specifically, it addresses the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, which is related to the Department's authority under section 22-5-4 of the code.

The bill serves to formalize the Department of Environmental Protection's ability to establish and enforce standards for ambient air quality, thereby enhancing regulatory oversight in this area. The language of the bill indicates that it is a new section, and as such, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1