HB 3432
Revising the statutes to clarify and separate duties identified in the code between the Division of Emergency Management and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the roles and responsibilities between the Division of Emergency Management and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection regarding industrial facility emergencies and well/pipeline incidents. Specifically, it delegates the investigation of these events and the imposition of fines and penalties to the Department of Environmental Protection, while the Division of Emergency Management focuses on notification and initial response. The bill aims to ensure each agency utilizes its resources and expertise effectively.
Key provisions
- Delegates investigation of industrial facility emergency events and well/pipeline incidents to the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Delegates the imposition of fines and penalties to the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Requires industrial facilities to report emergencies within 15 minutes to the Mine and Industrial Accident Call Center.
- Defines key terms such as ‘industrial facility’ and ‘emergency event’ for clarity.
- Establishes a process for the Division of Emergency Management to receive and disseminate emergency notifications.
- Specifies civil penalties for non-compliance with reporting requirements.
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to investigate incidents and impose penalties.
- Authorizes the Director to promulgate rules regarding subject facilities.
Who is affected
- Industrial facilities (factories, mills, plants, refineries)
- Well and pipeline operators
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