Relating to requiring disclosure of the lawful activity that is the basis of a permit application with the Department of Environmental Protection

HB 4107 requires businesses applying for environmental permits with West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to disclose the specific lawful activity they plan to conduct (e.g., "chemical manufacturing" or "wastewater treatment") as part of their permit application. This disclosure must be detailed enough for the public and nearby residents to understand the nature of the proposed activity at the permit location. The bill explicitly excludes trade secrets or proprietary information from this requirement. It applies to all industrial, manufacturing, or similar activities needing a DEP permit under the relevant chapter of state law.