West Virginia SB88 establishes community air monitoring programs, defines data collection, and limits its use.

West Virginia SB88 creates community air monitoring programs to collect air quality data. The bill specifies the data to be collected, including device details, location, and calibration history. It prohibits the use of this data for regulatory purposes under the Clean Air Act, fines, penalties, or notices of violation against air emission sources. The Secretary of Environmental Protection may use the data to investigate potential violations upon request. The bill also outlines the use of collected data and mandates scientifically validated methods for data collection and evaluation.

West Virginia SB88 establishes community air monitoring programs, defines data collection, and limits its use.

West Virginia SB88 creates community air monitoring programs to collect air quality data. The bill specifies the data to be collected, including device details, location, and calibration history. It prohibits the use of this data for regulatory purposes under the Clean Air Act, fines, penalties, or notices of violation against air emission sources. The Secretary of Environmental Protection may use the data to investigate potential violations upon request. The bill also outlines the use of collected data and mandates scientifically validated methods for data collection and evaluation.