SB259

DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to create rules for controlling air pollution from solid waste combustion.

This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to establish rules aimed at controlling air pollution generated from the combustion of solid waste. The legislation references a previously filed rule from July 23, 2025, under Section 22-5-4 of the code. The bill seeks to formalize the authority for these environmental regulations.

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History

Jan 29

Senate

Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 256

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary