This bill amends and reenacts section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to promulgate a legislative rule concerning water quality standards. Specifically, it pertains to the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 24, 2025, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on December 29, 2025. The rule in question relates to the Division of Water and Waste Management and outlines the requirements governing water quality standards.

The primary purpose of this bill is to ensure that the DEP has the authority to implement and enforce updated water quality standards through the legislative rule-making process. This legislative action aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding water quality management in West Virginia, thereby promoting better environmental protection and public health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1