SB 1022 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Removing electrical transformers as exempted aboveground storage tanks

SB 1022 removes electrical transformers from the list of exempted aboveground storage tanks under West Virginia's regulatory framework. This change means transformers - commonly used in electrical systems - will now be subject to the same safety, inspection, and environmental compliance requirements as other aboveground storage tanks. The bill directly affects utility companies, industrial facilities, and property owners that operate or maintain electrical transformers. It modifies the existing definition in §22-30-3 by deleting the exemption previously listed under subsections (L) and (O), requiring transformers to meet all registration, notice, and signage rules under the Aboveground Storage Tank Act.
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Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Feb 20, 2026
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