This bill amends and reenacts section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to create a legislative rule aimed at controlling cross-state air pollution. Specifically, the rule will address the regulation of annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions. The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, and is authorized under the existing authority of section 22-5-4 of the code.

The bill's primary purpose is to enhance the state's ability to manage air quality by allowing the Department of Environmental Protection to implement specific measures targeting harmful emissions that contribute to air pollution. This initiative reflects a commitment to improving environmental standards and public health in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1