This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a legislative rule concerning standards of performance for new stationary sources. Specifically, it approves the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, which is identified as 45 CSR 16 and is authorized under the existing authority of 22-5-4 of the code. The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Environmental Protection has the necessary authority to implement and enforce standards that will govern the performance of new stationary sources, thereby promoting environmental protection and compliance with state regulations. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new language to facilitate this regulatory process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1