Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 38-17-1 - General1.1 Scope - This legislative rule establishes requirements pertaining to the State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program as it relates to the exploration, development, production, storage and recovery of oil and gas and related mineral resources in this state.1.2 Authority and Related Code Citation(s) - W.Va. Code §§ 22-1-13; 22-1-15; 22-1-16; 22B-1-2; 22B-1-7; 20-5A-1 through 24.1.3 Filing Date - June 12, 19871.4 Effective Date - This rule shall become effective upon the date of the proclamation by the Governor pursuant to W. Va. Code § 22-1-20 stating that final approval of the transfer of this program has been given by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or that such final approval is not necessary.1.5 Former Rule Superseded - This legislative rule supersedes West Virginia Administrative Regulations, "State Water Resources Board, Chapter 20-5A, Series II Requirements Governing the State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program," in effect on July 11, 1985 to the extent that such rule pertains to the exploration, development, production, storage and recovery of oil and gas, and related mineral resources in this state. Such regulations were continued in effect pursuant to W.Va. Code § 22-1-15 for the benefit of the Department of Energy to the extent that they pertained to the provisions of The West Virginia Energy Act.1.6 Incorporation by Reference - All incorporations by reference in these regulations of federal regulations shall refer to those federal provisions in effect as of May 1, 1986. A copy of the incorporated regulations was filed with the Secretary of State on May 14, 1986.