WV SB940

Prohibits political subdivisions in West Virginia from imposing water pollution control ordinances more stringent than federal or state rules, regulations, programs, or permitting regimes

Changes permit language from requiring permits to be "in full force and effect" to simply requiring a "valid" permit for discharging pollutants into state waters

Modifies language regarding water quality standards in permits, changing "shall not" to "may not" be incorporated as effluent standards or limitations

Maintains existing requirements that permits must meet all applicable state and federal water quality standards and effluent limitations before allowing discharge of pollutants into state waters