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WV HB4211

WV HB4211
Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a promulgate a legislative rule relating to cross-state air pollution to control annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to cross-state air pollution to control annual nitrogen oxides emissions, annual sulfur dioxide emissions, and ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create and implement a formal rule, known as a legislative rule, to address air pollution that travels across state lines. Specifically, this rule will focus on controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) on an annual basis, as well as NOx emissions during the ozone season, which is the period when ozone pollution is most likely to form. The DEP is being given the authority to establish these controls under existing state law, specifically referencing a rule filed on July 23, 2025, designated as 45 CSR 43, which deals with cross-state air pollution.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/14/2026)

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