§ 46-16-1. Interstate compact authorized — Text of compact. The commission on interstate cooperation, acting with and through the office of the attorney general, is hereby directed to negotiate with the proper authorities of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut a compact in substantially the following form, which is hereby ratified: […]
§ 46-16-1.1. Reaffirmation of support. This state reaffirms its support of the cooperative approach to the abatement and control of water pollution as embodied in the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact. In view of the increases in population concentrations, the growing need of industry and agriculture for water of reasonable quality, and the […]
§ 46-16-1.2. Personnel authorizations. In addition to the minimal personnel authorizations contained in article IV of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact, the commission may employ such engineering, technical, and other professional, secretarial, and clerical personnel as the proper administration and functioning of the commission may require. History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 47, […]
§ 46-16-1.3. Concurrence in additional powers. (a) This state hereby concurs in the conferring of any powers or duties on the New England interstate water pollution control commission by other states, in addition to those conferred by provisions of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact. This concurrence is pursuant to article II of […]
§ 46-16-10. Limitations. Unless otherwise conferred by law, the commission shall not have power to issue permits or licenses in connection with the discharge or treatment of wastes, or pass upon plans or specifications for particular waste treatment or collection equipment or facilities. History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 46, § 1.
§ 46-16-2. Appointment of commissioners — Expenses — Powers and duties. The governor shall appoint five (5) commissioners to the New England interstate water pollution control commission, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, one of whom shall represent the department of health and one of whom shall represent the department of environmental […]
§ 46-16-3. Development of training standards. The New England interstate water pollution control commission, hereinafter called “the commission”, may develop standards for the training, educational, and experience requirements for operating personnel necessary to the proper operation of sewage and other waste treatment plants. History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 26, § 1.
§ 46-16-4. Issuance of certificates to employees of treatment plants. (a) The commission may administer programs of training and certification for personnel, and may make classifications thereof. Any certificate issued by the commission shall be accepted by this state and all agencies and subdivisions thereof as conclusive evidence that the holder has the training, education, […]
§ 46-16-5. Revision of standards. Nothing contained in this chapter shall limit or abridge the authority of the commission to revise its standards and to issue new or additional certificates. In any such case, the director of the department of environmental management may require an applicant for a certificate to present a certificate or certificates […]
§ 46-16-6. Recognition of certificates issued by commission. (a) Certificates issued by the commission shall be recognized and given in connection with personnel employed in or having responsibilities for plants discharging into any waters of this state. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any person to have a certificate in order […]
§ 46-16-7. Commission to act independently in some circumstances. To the extent that the authority conferred upon the commission by this chapter is not otherwise exercisable by the commission under the provisions of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact, the commission shall not require the financial or other support of the program or […]
§ 46-16-8. Water quality network. (a) The New England interstate water pollution control commission, hereinafter called “the commission”, in cooperation with this state and such other states signatory to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact as may participate, shall establish and maintain a water quality sampling and testing network. The network shall, to […]
§ 46-16-9. Compliance with requirements for water quality. (a) If the commission ascertains that particular waters, at or near a boundary of this state, do not comply with the standards of the commission made pursuant to article V of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact, or are not otherwise of a quality complying […]
