§ 2.2-2668. Powers and duties of Council
The Council shall have the power and duty to:
1. Upon request, assist local governments, regional authorities and agencies of the Commonwealth in meeting recycling mandates established under state law and identify markets for recycled or recovered materials collected or generated by local governments, regional authorities or agencies of the Commonwealth;
2. Identify and evaluate existing or proposed state statutes, policies, regulations, and procedures that may attract or deter new businesses or the expansion or retention of existing businesses that can use recycled or recovered materials generated in the Commonwealth or that may create barriers to the development of markets for or the reuse of recycled materials collected by or on behalf of local governments and regional authorities;
3. Facilitate access to markets for recycled or recovered materials collected by local governments, authorities, businesses, and residents of the Commonwealth;
4. Develop, update annually, and implement a plan to fulfill its powers and duties; and
5. Upon request of the Governor, resolution of the General Assembly, a standing or joint study committee, the Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Department of Environmental Quality, report its findings and recommendations as directed.
(1993, c. 162, § 9-145.47; 1997, cc. 240, 269; 2001, c. 844; 2004, c. 385.)
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