This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule concerning ambient air quality standards. Specifically, it pertains to the rule filed in the State Register on July 23, 2025, which is authorized under the existing authority of 22-5-4 of the code.

The bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for air quality management by formally recognizing the Department's ability to establish standards that govern ambient air quality. As this section is newly introduced, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1