HB 4194
Community Air Monitoring
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish community air monitoring programs in West Virginia, particularly in areas downwind from polluting facilities. It would allow individuals and groups to participate in monitoring air quality, and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would be responsible for installing and monitoring air quality using fenceline monitors. The bill also seeks to ensure that the DEP uses the collected data and allows individuals to submit their own monitoring data for evaluation.
Key provisions
- Establishes community air monitoring programs in downwind communities.
- Permits the West Virginia DEP to install and monitor air quality using fenceline monitors.
- Provides technical assistance to individuals and groups interested in monitoring air quality.
- Allows individuals to submit air quality data to the Secretary for evaluation.
- Requires the Secretary to evaluate submitted data based on monitoring equipment and procedures.
- Authorizes the Secretary to initiate follow-up air monitoring based on submitted data.
- Encourages the DEP to use data collected from community air monitoring programs.
- Defines community air monitoring programs and clarifies what they are not.
Who is affected
- Residents of West Virginia communities near polluting facilities
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- Individuals and groups interested in air quality monitoring
- Facilities that emit air pollution
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