W. Va. Code R. § 61-6B-4

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

Section 61-6B-4 - Powers and duties of the commissioner

4.1. The commissioner:

4.1.1. may enter and inspect, during reasonable hours, any location where fertilizers are, or may be, stored in such quantities so as to come under these rules;

4.1.2. may take samples to determine compliance with these rules;

4.1.3. shall review design plans where appropriate to determine compliance with these rules;

4.1.4. may audit records of shipments of fertilizers, inspections, and maintenance;

4.1.5. shall promote the protection of groundwater through educational programs for operators;

4.1.6. shall collect and expend monies under the terms of this rule;

4.1.7. shall issue permits or deny permit applications;

4.1.8. may conduct hearings, assess civil administrative penalties, seek injunctive relief or issue orders in accordance with W. Va. Code '22-12-10.

4.1.9. shall promulgate additional regulations as necessary to protect groundwater within the statutory mandates that may include but not limited to licensing and certification, operational management, closure, remediation and monitoring for water quality.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-6B-4