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WV SB575

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Tarr

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "community air monitoring data programs" as measurement systems and equipment used to collect ambient air data, excluding those operated by the WV Department of Environmental Protection, US EPA, or stationary sources, or required by permit

  • Prohibits the DEP Secretary from using community air monitoring data for regulatory purposes under the federal Clean Air Act, including state implementation plans and hazardous air pollutant regulations

  • Bars the use of community air monitoring data to issue fines, penalties, or violations against emission source operators, or to bring enforcement actions, develop rules, or make permitting decisions

  • Establishes criteria the Secretary must consider when evaluating community monitoring data submitted with violation complaints, including equipment calibration, operator information, lab certifications, and error ranges

  • Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate rules governing community air monitoring programs to ensure scientifically validated and accurate methods, while clarifying the law grants no property access rights for monitoring purposes

Legislative Description

Defining community air monitoring

Environment

Last Action

To Government Organization

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/24/2025

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