Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control

HB 2237 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a revised rule governing underground injection control (UIC) permits. The bill specifically sets new expiration terms: Class 1 and 5 well permits expire after 10 years, while Class 2, 3, and 6 well permits last for the facility's operating life plus a required post-injection care period. The DEP must review Class 2, 3, and 6 permits at least every five years to decide if they need modification, renewal, or termination. This rule directly affects oil and gas operators, wastewater facilities, and other entities using underground injection wells for disposal or storage.