[§342B-17]  Air quality modelers.  The
department may establish permanent exempt positions known as air quality
modelers for the purpose of assessing the impact of air releases.  The
positions shall be appointed by the director without regard to chapter 76.  The
funds for these positions shall come from the clean air special fund
established in section 342B-32. [L 1997, c 146, §3; am L 2000, c 253,
§150]