SB 632
Creating Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act, aims to prohibit unauthorized activities that alter West Virginia’s atmosphere, including practices like stratospheric aerosol injection and cloud seeding. It establishes an oversight framework led by the Department of Environmental Protection, empowers the Air National Guard to monitor suspected violations, and creates a system for enforcement and penalties. The bill also establishes funding for these efforts and promotes transparency through public reporting.
Key provisions
- Prohibits unauthorized atmospheric modification activities.
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to permit, condition, or deny applications for atmospheric interventions.
- Empowers the Air National Guard to assist in detecting and monitoring suspected violations.
- Establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment.
- Creates the Atmospheric Oversight Fund to support enforcement and monitoring.
- Permits interstate cooperation and compacts to address transboundary atmospheric impacts.
- Provides for whistleblower protections for individuals reporting suspected violations.
- Requires the Department to maintain a public online database of reported incidents.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- Federal Agencies
- Agricultural Sector
- Environmental Organizations
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