W. Va. Code R. § 38-15-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 38-15-3 - Definitions

Unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning, the definitions set forth in W.Va. Code §§ 22-1-3 and 22B-1-1 shall apply to this rule, along with the definitions contained in the EPA Injection Wells Criteria ( 40 C.F.R. § 146.3) , and UIC Permit Rules ( 40 C.F.R. § 144.3) . The statutory definitions contained in W.Va. Code $§ 22-1-3 and 22B-1-1 shall control in the event of conflict between state and federal definitions. Each time the word "EPA" or "Administrator" or "Regional Administrator" appears in the federal, regulations, it shall be construed to mean the Director of the Division of Oil and Gas, unless the context clearly indicates the term to stand as "EPA."

The following definitions shall apply:

3.1 "State" means the State of West Virginia.

3.2 "State Act" means The West Virginia Energy Act, W.Va. Code §-§ 22-1-1 through 22-13-3, 22A-1-1 through 22A-6-6; and 22B-1-1 through 22B-4-13.

W. Va. Code R. § 38-15-3