(a) In addition to the powers and duties specified in this chapter and in Sections 22-22A-1 to 22-22A-16, inclusive, the department shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties:
(1) To establish and collect fees from applicants for participation in the voluntary cleanup program authorized by this chapter, to be utilized for the administration of this chapter.
(2) To make determinations, in accordance with procedures and criteria enumerated in this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, as to whether a proposed voluntary cleanup plan is sufficient to bring the qualifying property into compliance with the cleanup standards.
(3) To monitor actions taken under approved voluntary property assessment plans and voluntary cleanup plans for the purpose of determining whether an applicant remains eligible for limitation of liability and for the purpose of determining whether to concur in a certificate of compliance.
(4) To approve voluntary property assessment plans.
(5) To approve voluntary cleanup plans.
(6) To concur with certifications of compliance.
(7) To seek and to receive federal, state, local, or other funds, grants, delegations, materials, and services applicable for the programs and activities described herein.
(b) The powers and duties described in subsection (a) may be exercised and performed by the department through such duly authorized agents and employees as the director deems necessary and proper.
Last modified: May 3, 2021