Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 45-17-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- The purpose of this rule is to prevent and control particulate matter air pollution from materials handling, preparation, storage and other sources of fugitive particulate matter.1.2. The Director particularly urges the cooperation of municipalities in utilizing street sweepers equipped with dust capturing equipment, on a regular basis, to minimize particulate matter reentrainment into the air from heavily trafficked streets. In addition, municipalities should take such action as necessary to control fugitive particulate matter emissions arising from unpaved streets, access roads, private parking lots and any other such sources of uncontrolled particulate matter.1.3. Authority. -- W. Va. Code ''22-5-1 et seq.1.4. Filing Date. -- June 2, 2000.1.5. Effective Date. -- August 31, 2000.1.6. Former Rules. -- This legislative rule amends 45CSR17 ATo Prevent and Control Particulate Air Pollution from Materials Handling, Preparation, Storage and Sources of Fugitive Particulate Matter" which was filed on March 30, 1979, and which became effective May 1, 1979.