SB 1013

This bill transfers regulatory authority over radioactive materials and radiation sources from various state agencies to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, positioning West Virginia to become an "agreement state" with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The legislation establishes a comprehensive radiation control program under the Department of Environmental Protection, including licensing and regulation of radioactive materials, x-ray machines, and radon testing/mitigation services, while creating a Radiation Advisory Board and dedicated funding mechanisms through special revenue funds. By becoming an agreement state, West Virginia would assume primary regulatory responsibility for certain radioactive materials within its borders that are currently regulated directly by the federal NRC, allowing for more localized control and potentially streamlined permitting processes for industries using radioactive materials.