Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 47-1-2 - Definitions2.1. This Rule hereby incorporates by reference the definitions of all terms as contained in the Water Pollution Control Act W. Va. Code § 22-11-1 et seq. and 47 CSR 10. In addition, for the purpose of this Rule, the following definitions apply:2.2. "Administrative Proceedings" means those proceedings undertaken, pursuant to this Rule, by the Secretary upon his decision to attempt to resolve alleged violations of the Water Pollution Control Act and its rules.2.3. "Base Penalty" means that amount assessed for a violation of the Act or its rules based solely upon the extent of the deviation from the Act and the potential for harm to the public or the environment resulting from the violation.2.4. "Responsible Party" may be a permittee or any person alleged to have violated the Act or its Rules.2.5. "Toxicity," means the degree to which any substance is potentially harmful to human health or the environment.2.6. "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection.