W. Va. Code § 22-12-14: Effective dates of provisions subject to federal approval.

To the extent that this article modifies any powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of any state agency that may require approval of one or more federal agencies or officials in order to avoid disruption of the federal-state relationship involved in the implementation of federal regulatory programs by the state, any such modifications become effective upon a proclamation by the Governor stating either that final approval of such modifications has been given by the appropriate federal agency or official or that final approval of such modification is not necessary to avoid disruption of the federal-state relationship under which such regulatory programs are implemented.