HB 4211
Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a promulgate a legislative rule relating to cross-state air pollution to control annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions.
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to create a detailed rule outlining how the state will address cross-state air pollution. Specifically, the rule will focus on controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, as well as nitrogen oxides during ozone season. The goal is to improve air quality by regulating these pollutants that travel across state lines.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to develop a rule.
- The rule will address nitrogen oxides emissions.
- The rule will address sulfur dioxide emissions.
- The rule will address nitrogen oxides emissions during ozone season.
- The rule pertains to cross-state air pollution.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Businesses operating in West Virginia
- The Department of Environmental Protection
- Downwind states affected by pollution
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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