HB 208

This bill establishes West Virginia as an "agreement state" with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, allowing the state to assume regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials and radiation sources within its borders. The legislation repeals the state's previous radioactive waste storage regulations and replaces them with a comprehensive Radiation Control Act that creates a state-level regulatory program for licensing, monitoring, and controlling sources of ionizing radiation, including byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials. The Department of Health is designated as the state radiation control agency with authority to issue licenses, establish fees, enforce regulations, and maintain programs compatible with federal standards, while also creating dedicated funds for radiation site closure and inspection activities. This change enables West Virginia to directly regulate radioactive materials used in medical, industrial, and research applications rather than relying solely on federal oversight.