HB 4212
Relating to authorizing the Division of Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management system.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management to create a detailed rule (33 CSR 20) governing the management of hazardous waste within the state. The rule will address the hazardous waste management system as currently defined. This legislation provides the division with the legal authority to establish specific procedures and standards for handling hazardous waste.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Division of Water and Waste Management to develop a legislative rule.
- The rule will pertain to the hazardous waste management system.
- The rule is based on existing authority under §22-18-6 of the Code of West Virginia.
- The rule is codified in 33 CSR 20.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Businesses that generate hazardous waste
- The Division of Water and Waste Management
- Environmental regulators in West Virginia
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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