W. Va. Code R. § 45-30-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 45-30-10 - Enforcement

10.1. General. -- The provisions of this rule may be enforced by all of the applicable provisions of W.Va. Code § 22-5-1, et seq.

10.2. Violations. -- Civil penalties shall be recoverable for the violation of any applicable requirement, permit condition, fee or filing requirement, duty to allow or carry out inspections, entry or monitoring activity, requirement for submission of reports, rule of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection or order of the Secretary. Such violations shall constitute serious violations for purposes of civil enforcement as contained in W.Va. Code § 22-5-6.

10.3. Federal enforcement. -- For purposes of federal enforcement of any Title V operating permit or provision established under this rule, any reference to the Secretary shall also mean the Administrator of the U.S. EPA.

10.4. Tampering prohibited. -- Pursuant to W.Va. Code § 22-5-6, criminal penalties shall be recoverable against any person who knowingly renders inaccurate any required emission or process monitoring device or method.

W. Va. Code R. § 45-30-10