West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 33 - Waste Management, Division Of Water And Waste Management
West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 33: Division of Water and Waste Management (Waste Management)
Overview:
Agency 33 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) contains the rules adopted by the Division of Water and Waste Management within the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). These regulations are focused on the management, treatment, disposal, and regulation of solid and hazardous waste, as well as related environmental protection standards.
The rules under Agency 33 aim to protect public health, safety, and the environment by establishing comprehensive standards for waste handling, landfills, composting, recycling, and hazardous waste operations in West Virginia.
Key Topics Covered Under Agency 33 Rules:
Solid Waste Management
Permitting and operational standards for municipal solid waste landfills
Siting criteria, design, construction, and closure requirements
Transfer stations, solid waste facilities, and hauling rules
Hazardous Waste Regulations
Adoption of federal hazardous waste rules under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
Generator classifications, storage, treatment, and disposal standards
Permitting for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs)
Recycling and Resource Recovery
Rules promoting and regulating materials recovery facilities (MRFs)
Requirements for composting operations
Handling of scrap tires, electronic waste, and other special wastes
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Design, installation, operation, and maintenance requirements for USTs
Spill prevention and corrective action protocols
Medical and Infectious Waste
Special handling and treatment procedures for medical waste
Transport and disposal of biohazardous materials
Environmental Enforcement and Compliance
Permitting processes
Inspections, reporting, and monitoring
Enforcement actions, penalties, and appeal procedures
Selected CSR Series Under Agency 33 (Examples):
33CSR1 – Solid Waste Management Rules
33CSR11 – Hazardous Waste Management System
33CSR13 – Underground Storage Tank Requirements
33CSR3 – Infectious Medical Waste Management
33CSR4 – Scrap Tire Management
33CSR5 – Commercial Solid Waste Facility Siting
33CSR12 – Groundwater Protection Standards at Waste Sites
(Note: Series numbers may change over time with rule updates.)
Administering Agency:
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Division of Water and Waste Management
Website: https://dep.wv.gov
Legal Authority:
West Virginia Code Chapter 22, particularly:
§22-15: Solid Waste Management Act
§22-18: Hazardous Waste Management Act
§22-17: Underground Storage Tank Act
§22-25: Medical Waste Act
RELATED Blog
0 comments