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WV HB2237
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doug Smith
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule governing underground injection control, originally filed in the State Register on April 5, 2024
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Sets UIC permit duration for Class 1 and 5 wells at a fixed term not exceeding 10 years
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Allows UIC permits for Class 2 and 3 wells to be issued for the entire operating life of the facility
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Establishes that Class 6 well permits cover both the operating life of the facility and the post-injection site care period
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Requires the Director to review each Class 2, 3, and 6 well UIC permit at least once every 5 years to determine if modifications, revocation, reissuance, or termination are needed
Legislative Description
Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control
Legislature--Rule Making
Last Action
Markup Discussion
2/21/2025