This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 17C-4-18, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, aimed at establishing protocols for environmental cleanup following motor vehicle crashes. It allows first responders at the scene of a crash to notify the public safety answering point (PAP) and request the assistance of a West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved environmental cleanup company if hazardous materials are released into the environment.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that once a first responder contacts a DEP approved cleanup company, the West Virginia DEP is responsible for ensuring that containment, cleanup, and reclamation efforts are conducted in a timely and satisfactory manner. This legislation seeks to enhance environmental safety and response measures in the event of accidents involving hazardous materials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-4-18