342P-43 Complaints; hearings; appointment of masters.
§342P-43 Complaints; hearings; appointment of masters. The director may: (1) Receive or initiate complaints on asbestos pollution or lead hazard violations, hold hearings in connection with asbestos pollution or lead hazards violations, and institute legal proceedings in the name of the State for the prevention, control, or abatement of asbestos pollution or lead hazards; and […]
342P-44 Research, education, and training programs.
§342P-44 Research, education, and training programs. The director may: (1) Conduct and supervise research programs for the purpose of determining the causes, effects, hazards, or means to monitor or abate sources of asbestos pollution or lead hazards; (2) With the approval of the governor, cooperate with, and receive money from, the federal government, or any […]
342P-34 Priority in courts.
§342P-34 Priority in courts. All actions brought pursuant to this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, or the conditions of a permit issued under this chapter, at the discretion of the court, shall receive priority in the courts of the State. [L 1991, c 219, pt of §1] Note The amendment made by L […]
342P-40 Prohibition.
Note Part heading amended by L 1998, c 242, pt of §3. §342P-40 Prohibition. No person, including any public body, shall engage in any activity that causes a violation of this chapter. [L 1991, c 219, pt of §1; am L 1998, c 242, pt of §3]
342P-41 Powers and duties; specific.
§342P-41 Powers and duties; specific. The director may: (1) Establish emission and lead hazard exposure standards for the State as a whole or for any part thereof, including an indoor nonoccupational exposure standard; (2) Establish a model accreditation program as recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for training for provider certification and accreditation […]
342P-42 Recordkeeping and monitoring requirements.
§342P-42 Recordkeeping and monitoring requirements. The director may require the owner or operator of any asbestos or lead abatement activity to: (1) Establish and maintain such records; (2) Make such reports; (3) Install, use, and maintain such monitoring equipment or methods; (4) Monitor hazards; (5) Sample such emissions; and (6) Provide such other information; as […]
342P-22 Negligent violations.
§342P-22 Negligent violations. Any person who negligently violates this chapter or any rule adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter, or any condition in a permit or variance issued under this chapter, shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $25,000 per day for each violation or imprisoned for not more than […]
342P-23 Criminal penalties.
§342P-23 Criminal penalties. Any person who knowingly violates this chapter or any condition in a permit or variance issued under this chapter, shall be fined not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000 per day for each violation or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both. If a conviction of a person is […]
342P-24 Knowing endangerment.
§342P-24 Knowing endangerment. (a) Any person who knowingly violates this chapter or any condition in a permit or variance issued under this chapter, and who knows at that time that the violation places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned […]
342P-25 False statements.
§342P-25 False statements. (a) Any person who knowingly makes a false material statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this chapter or who knowingly falsifies, tampers with, or renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this chapter, […]