West Virginia HB4949 mandates that legislative rules on chemicals of emerging concern be based on the best available science and scientific evidence.
West Virginia HB4949 establishes that legislative rules proposed by state agencies regarding chemicals of emerging concern must be based on the best available science and the weight of scientific evidence. This applies to rules concerning drinking water, water pollution control, hazardous substances, and other related areas. The bill defines "best available science" and "weight of scientific evidence" and mandates that rules cannot be more stringent than federal laws or regulations on similar topics.
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