This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the definitions related to aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) in Article 30. The primary focus of the bill is to remove the existing provision that exempts electrical equipment such as transformers from being classified as aboveground storage tanks. By deleting the language that states "Electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and voltage regulator transformers" is not subject to the provisions of the Aboveground Storage Tank Act, the bill aims to ensure that transformers are included under the regulatory framework governing ASTs.

Additionally, the bill makes adjustments to the numbering of subsequent definitions within the article, changing the designation of certain categories of devices that are exempt from regulation. Specifically, the categories following the deleted provision are renumbered accordingly, with the previous (M) and (N) designations being updated to (L) and (M) respectively. This amendment reflects a shift in regulatory oversight, potentially increasing the accountability and safety measures associated with the management of transformers in relation to aboveground storage tank regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-30-3