This bill amends and reenacts section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a legislative rule concerning alternative emission limitations during startup and shutdown operations. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on July 22, 2025, and is authorized under the existing authority of section 22-5-4 of the code.

The primary aim of this legislation is to provide the Department of Environmental Protection with the necessary authority to implement regulations that address emissions during critical operational phases of facilities, thereby promoting environmental protection while accommodating operational needs. The bill does not include any deletions or modifications to existing legal language, as it introduces new provisions to the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1