SB 575
Defining community air monitoring
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a framework for community air monitoring programs in West Virginia. It defines these programs, outlines standards for data collection and evaluation, and specifies how the collected data can and cannot be used. Specifically, the data cannot be used for regulatory purposes, to issue fines, or as evidence in enforcement actions, while the Department of Environmental Protection can develop rules for these programs and evaluate data for potential violations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘community air monitoring data programs’ and excludes certain types of monitoring systems.
- Prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from using community air monitoring data for state implementation plans under the Clean Air Act.
- Restricts the use of community air monitoring data for regulatory purposes related to the Clean Air Act, including enforcement actions.
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish rules for community air monitoring programs.
- Outlines a process for evaluating community air monitoring data, including verification of equipment and data management.
- Clarifies that community air monitoring data cannot be used to issue fines or penalties.
- Specifies that data cannot be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
- Allows individuals to request investigations of potential violations.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents and communities
- The Department of Environmental Protection
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