Except as may be otherwise provided in this code, the division is hereby designated as the lead regulatory agency for this state for all purposes of federal legislation relating to all activities regulated under this chapter.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 22-1-5

  • Division: means the Department of Environmental Protection. See West Virginia Code 22-1-2
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10