This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning cross-state air pollution. Specifically, the rule will focus on controlling emissions of annual nitrogen oxides, annual sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides during the ozone season. 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 emphasizes the importance of regulating these pollutants to improve air quality and public health. By authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to implement this rule, the state aims to address the challenges posed by cross-state air pollution and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The text of the bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language that is being modified, indicating that this is a new provision being introduced into the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-3-1