This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning ambient air quality standards. Specifically, it authorizes the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, which pertains to ambient air quality standards under the code section 22-5-4.

The bill does not contain any deletions from current law, as it introduces new legal language to formalize the Department of Environmental Protection's ability to establish these standards. The overall purpose is to enhance the regulatory framework for air quality management in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1