WV Senate panel advances bill easing rules, regulations on aboveground storage tanks

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee approved a bill Monday that would change how certain aboveground storage tanks — including those near drinking water sources — are regulated in the state.

Senate Bill 641 would alter the definitions for aboveground storage tanks, which store sometimes dangerous liquids used in industrial, mining, utility or energy operations. The bill would redefine certain storage tanks that hold 50,000 gallons or less as being “level 2” instead …

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