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 establish a legislative rule concerning emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. Specifically, it authorizes the rule filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, which is identified as 45 CSR 34. The bill emphasizes the importance of regulating hazardous air pollutants to protect public health and the environment. By allowing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate these standards, the legislation seeks to enhance the state's regulatory framework regarding air quality and emissions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1