§ 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 […]
§ 12-15-21. Removal of Commercial Waste in Clean and Sanitary Fashion; Registration of Waste Transporter; Disposal; Manifest System; Penalty for Violations
Removal of commercial waste from any grease interceptor, sand trap, oil-water separator, or grit trap that is not connected to an on-site sewage management system for the purpose of transporting such waste to a disposal site shall be accomplished in a clean and sanitary manner by means of a vacuum hose or pump that shall […]
§ 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.