SB 263
Division of Water and Waste Management rule relating to hazardous waste management system
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 263 authorizes the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management to create and enforce a specific rule set (33 CSR 20) concerning the management of hazardous waste. This rule set, titled ‘hazardous waste management system,’ will provide guidelines and regulations for handling hazardous waste within the state. The bill essentially grants the Division the authority to develop detailed procedures and standards for this area of environmental regulation. This rule will be part of the broader framework established in West Virginia Code §64-3-1.
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 businesses that generate hazardous waste
- The West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management
- Environmental regulators in West Virginia
- Individuals and entities handling hazardous waste
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