Although the director is primarily responsible for the permitting and regulating of solid wastes, the commissioner of the bureau of public health may enforce the public health laws over solid waste management which presents an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health.
W. Va. Code § 22-15-4
Authority of commissioner of bureau of public health
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