SB262

DEP rule relating to cross-state air pollution to control annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to create rules for controlling cross-state air pollution emissions.

West Virginia SB262 amends Section 64-3-1 of the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to create legislative rules aimed at controlling cross-state air pollution. These rules will focus on managing annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions. The bill seeks to enhance air quality by regulating these specific pollutants.

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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

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