Administration of the West Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Act

HB 2943 extends the expiration date of the annual certification fee for hazardous waste management facilities from June 30, 2030, to June 30, 2035. This fee, paid by facilities managing hazardous waste under federal definitions, must generate no more than $700,000 annually to cover West Virginia’s required state match for federal grant funds supporting hazardous waste management programs. Revenue from the fee is deposited into a dedicated fund and can only be used to meet the state’s matching obligations for these federal programs. The bill requires annual reports to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on fund balances, collections, and expenditures.