This bill amends and reenacts section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the control of air pollution resulting from the combustion of solid waste. The specific rule referenced is the one filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, which falls under the authority of section 22-5-4 of the code.

The primary aim of this legislation is to enhance the regulatory framework for managing air quality issues associated with solid waste combustion, thereby promoting environmental protection and public health. The bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language modifications, as it introduces new provisions to the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1