Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 45-5-8 - Burning Coal Refuse Disposal Areas8.1. Each burning coal refuse disposal area which allegedly causes air pollution shall be investigated by the Secretary.8.2. Each burning coal refuse disposal area which causes air pollution shall be considered on an individual basis by the Secretary. Consistent with the declaration of policy and purpose set forth in W. Va. Code §22-5-1, as well as the established facts and circumstances of the particular case, the Secretary shall determine and may order the effectuation of those air pollution control measures which are adequate for each such coal refuse disposal area.8.3. With respect to all burning coal refuse disposal areas, the person responsible for the coal refuse disposal areas or the land on which the coal refuse disposal areas are located shall use due diligence to control air pollution from the coal refuse disposal areas. Consistent with the declaration of policy and purpose set forth in W. Va. Code §22-5-1, the Secretary shall determine what constitutes due diligence with respect to each such burning coal refuse disposal area. When a study of any burning coal refuse disposal area by the Secretary establishes that air pollution exists or may be created, the person responsible for the coal refuse disposal area or the land on which the coal refuse disposal area is located shall submit to the Secretary a report setting forth satisfactory methods and procedures to eliminate, prevent or reduce the air pollution. The report shall be submitted within such time as the Secretary shall specify. The report for the elimination, prevention or reduction of air pollution shall contain sufficient information, including, completion dates, to establish that the corrective measures can be executed with due diligence. If approved by the Secretary, the corrective measures and completion dates shall be embodied in a consent order issued pursuant to W. Va. Code §§22-5-1 et seq. If the report is not submitted as requested or if the Secretary determines that the methods and procedures set forth in the report are not adequate to reasonably control the air pollution he or she shall issue an order requiring the elimination, prevention or reduction of the air pollution.