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 alternative emission limitations during startup and shutdown operations. The specific rule referenced 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 purpose of this legislation is to provide the Department of Environmental Protection with the necessary legal framework to implement regulations that address emissions during critical operational phases of facilities, thereby enhancing environmental protection measures in the state. The bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language changes, as it introduces new provisions to the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1