SB 260
DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 260 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a new rule (45 CSR 25) that focuses on controlling air pollution specifically from facilities that treat, store, and dispose of hazardous waste. This rule will provide the DEP with the authority to set standards and regulations for these types of facilities to minimize their impact on air quality. The bill ensures the DEP can implement necessary measures to protect public health and the environment.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the DEP to promulgate a legislative rule.
- Focuses on air pollution control.
- Specifically addresses hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
- Relates to 45 CSR 25
- Based on the authority of §22-5-4 of the Code of West Virginia
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities
- Businesses operating these facilities
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