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WV SB262
WV SB262DEP 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
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
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 ground-level ozone pollution is most likely to form. The DEP is empowered to enact this rule under existing state law, specifically section 22-5-4 of the code, and the rule itself is identified as 45 CSR 43.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 256 (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb262%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=262 |
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