HB 2803
Relating to environmental clean-up for motor vehicle crashes
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 2803 aims to establish a process for environmental cleanup following motor vehicle crashes or other environmental hazards in West Virginia. It allows first responders to request a DEP-approved cleanup company to assess and address the release of hazardous materials. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is then responsible for ensuring the cleanup is conducted promptly and effectively. This bill seeks to minimize environmental damage resulting from such incidents.
Key provisions
- Allows first responders to request environmental cleanup at crash scenes.
- Requires notification of the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
- Specifies the use of DEP-approved environmental cleanup companies.
- Mandates containment, cleanup, and reclamation by the DEP.
- Establishes a responsibility for timely and satisfactory cleanup.
Who is affected
- First Responders
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- Motor Vehicle Crash Victims (indirectly, through environmental remediation)
- Environmental Cleanup Companies
- The General Public
Notable changes
- Creates a formal process for DEP involvement in motor vehicle crash cleanup.
- Designates responsibility for ensuring timely and satisfactory cleanup operations.
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