26-305.02. Hazardous materials emergency management program; emergency planning and community right-to-know; duties of the division and director

A. The division is designated the lead agency for developing and implementing a state hazardous materials emergency management program.

B. The director shall appoint a coordinator to work in consultation with designated representatives from the following agencies and departments in the development and implementation of the hazardous materials emergency management program:

1. The department of environmental quality.

2. The department of health services.

3. The department of public safety.

4. The department of transportation.

5. The Arizona department of agriculture.

6. The corporation commission.

7. The industrial commission.

8. The office of state fire marshal.

9. The office of state mine inspector.

10. The radiation regulatory agency.

11. Other agencies or offices deemed necessary by the director.

C. Nothing in this article shall be construed to change or alter the existing regulatory authority or provisions of law relating to the agencies and departments listed in subsection B of this section.

D. The division is designated as the lead agency for implementing title III of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 (P.L. 99-499). The director shall plan, program and budget the Arizona emergency response commission activities and administer any monies received under section 26-343, subsection G.

26-305.02. Hazardous materials emergency management program; emergency planning and community right-to-know; duties of the division and director

A. The division is designated the lead agency for developing and implementing a state hazardous materials emergency management program.

B. The director shall appoint a coordinator to work in consultation with designated representatives from the following agencies and departments in the development and implementation of the hazardous materials emergency management program:

1. The department of environmental quality.

2. The department of health services.

3. The department of public safety.

4. The department of transportation.

5. The Arizona department of agriculture.

6. The corporation commission.

7. The industrial commission.

8. The office of state fire marshal.

9. The office of state mine inspector.

10. The radiation regulatory agency.

11. Other agencies or offices deemed necessary by the director.

C. Nothing in this article shall be construed to change or alter the existing regulatory authority or provisions of law relating to the agencies and departments listed in subsection B of this section.

D. The division is designated as the lead agency for implementing title III of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 (P.L. 99-499). The director shall plan, program and budget the Arizona emergency response commission activities and administer any monies received under section 26-343, subsection G.