DEP rule relating to ambient air quality standards

SB 312 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement an existing regulatory rule (45 CSR 08) governing ambient air quality standards. This bill does not create new standards but formally approves the DEP's previously proposed rule for regulating air pollutants like particulate matter and ozone. The rule directly affects businesses and industries subject to air quality regulations across West Virginia, requiring them to comply with the established emission limits. The key mechanism is the legislative authorization for the DEP to enforce this specific regulatory code without further legislative action. This procedural bill streamlines the DEP's authority to manage air quality standards as outlined in their August 2024 rule filing.