Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 85-16-1 - General1.1. Scope.- -- This rule implements the provisions of West Virginia. Code, § 23-4-3 b(b), § 23-4-6(i), § 23-4-7 a(h), and § 23-4-8 -, regarding the procedures, forms, evidence, and standards for the evaluation of claimants and the determination of a claimant's degree of whole body medical impairment for workers' compensation benefits. - 1.2. Authority. -- West Virginia Code, §2lA-2-6(2); § 21A-3-7(b) & -7(c); § 23-1-1; § 23-1-13, and" §2 3.-4-6 (i) . Pursuant to West Virginia Code, §2lA-3-7(c), rules adopted by the compensation programs performance council and the commissioner are not subject to legislative approval as would otherwise be required under west Virginia Code, § 29A-3-1 et seq. Public notice requirements of that chapter and article, however, must be" followed. pursuant to enrolled committee substitute for house ""bill -403 0/ regular session, 1994, the department of commerce, labor and environmental resources was abolished. Pursuant to that same bill and to executive order no. 5-94 by the governor, the commissioner of the bureau of employment programs is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations without the consent or approval of a departmental secretary.1.3. Filing Date. -- January 24, 1996.1.4. Effective Date. -- February 26, 1996.