[§342E-2]  Nonpoint source pollutionmanagement and control program; rules.  (a)  There is established withinthe department a nonpoint source pollution management and control program toadminister, enforce, and carry out all laws, rules, and programs relating tononpoint source pollution in the State.  The program may request the assistanceof the clean water branch staff of the department, whenever necessary, inadministering this chapter and, upon request, shall assist in theimplementation and enforcement of chapter 342D.

(b)  The nonpoint source pollution managementand control program shall administer this chapter through the director.  Thedirector may delegate to any person the power and authority vested in thedirector by this chapter as the director deems reasonable and proper for theeffective administration of this chapter, except the power to make rules. [L1993, c 345, pt of §2]