Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
1.1. Scope and Purpose. -- To promote pollution prevention by encouraging the reduction or elimination of pollutants at the source through process modification, material substitution, in process recycling, reduction of raw material use or other source reduction opportunities. This rule establishes requirements governing the Division of Environmental Protection's in-house mechanisms for encouraging bonafide pollution prevention efforts by industries to assist in achieving regulatory compliance; and to further improve compliance with environmental laws by improving advisory and technical assistance features of programs within the Division. This rule establishes a multi-media program to assist businesses with pollution reduction and elimination activities; providing duties and powers of the director; and designating existing programs by the Director within the Division of Environmental Protection engaged in bonafide pollution prevention and compliance assistance activities to keep information confidential and independent from enforcement or other division personnel unless an imminent hazard to human health or the environment exists.
1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code ''22-1-1(b)(10) and 22-1-6d.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 7, 1999.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 7, 1999.