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§ 12-16-8. Director to Issue Guidelines to Assist Government Agencies

Prior to July 1, 1991, the director shall issue guidelines to assist government agencies in the preparation of environmental effects reports in accordance with this article, including, but not limited to, provisions for: Criteria for determining if a proposed governmental action may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment; Comment upon the proposed governmental […]

§ 12-15-6. Responsibility for Ensuring Compliance With Article

The prime contractor named in the construction permit or the sponsor of a special event and the sewage holding tank service provider shall be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate provisions of this article are complied with. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, […]

§ 12-16-9. Limitation on Requirement for Environmental Evaluation

When a project of a department, municipality, county, or authority to construct or improve a public road or airport does not exceed $100 million in costs, such project shall not constitute a proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment and the requirements of this article shall not be applicable, […]

§ 12-15-7. Enforcement of Compliance With Article

The department and respective county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this article and rules and regulations promulgated and adopted pursuant to this article. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 357, § 2.

§ 12-16-20. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Board of Natural Resources. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources. “Covered action” means the issuance by the department or the division of any state-wide or regional permit or any standard or other policy contemplated by any state environmental law or environmental regulation. “Department” means […]

§ 12-15-8. Violations

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be deemed to be in violation of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title. Any such violation shall be punishable under the provisions of said Article 2. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 861, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, […]

§ 12-15-20. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Commercial waste” means: Nontoxic, nonhazardous liquid waste water from commercial facilities; Grease interceptor contents generated by a commercial food operation or institutional food preparation facility including without limitation fats, oil, grease, and food scraps; or Any oil waste residue produced from vehicle maintenance or washing that discharges to […]

§ 12-15-22. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of enforcement of this article not later than December 31, 2004. History. Code 1981, § 12-15-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 357, § 3.

§ 12-13-22. Representation by Attorney General

It shall be the duty of the Attorney General or his representative to represent the director in all actions in connection with this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 12-13-22 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 2072, § 1.