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 […]
344-1 Purpose.
§344-1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment, promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of humanity, and enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and […]
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]
344-2 Definitions.
§344-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: “Agency” means any department, office, board, or commission of the State or county government that is a part of the executive branch of that government. “Environment” means the complex of physical and biological conditions that influence human well-being, including land, air, water, minerals, […]
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 […]
344-3 Environmental policy.
§344-3 Environmental policy. It shall be the policy of the State, through its programs, authorities, and resources to: (1) Conserve the natural resources, so that land, water, mineral, visual, air and other natural resources are protected by controlling pollution, by preserving or augmenting natural resources, and by safeguarding the State €™s unique natural environmental characteristics […]
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-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 […]
343-1 Findings and purpose.
§343-1 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that the quality of humanity’s environment is critical to humanity’s well being, that humanity’s activities have broad and profound effects upon the interrelations of all components of the environment, and that an environmental review process will integrate the review of environmental concerns with existing planning processes of the […]