West Virginia Instructions are the official guidelines used by state agencies to carry out their statutory authority. They provide guidance to agency staff, the public, and other interested parties. There are three types of West Virginia Instructions: Administrative Procedures, Policy Instructions, and Technical Instructions. Administrative Procedures are procedural instructions for carrying out the laws and regulations of the state. They include the processes for filing applications, fee schedules, and other administrative procedures. Policy Instructions provide guidance to agency staff and the public on how to interpret laws and regulations. They are the official policies of the state. Technical Instructions are technical guidelines for carrying out specific tasks. They provide detailed information about the application of laws and regulations.