[§342H-3]  Duties; rules; appointment of
hearings officers.  (a)  In addition to any other power or duty prescribed
by law and in this chapter, the director shall prevent, control, and abate
solid waste pollution in the State.  In the discharge of this duty, the
director may make, amend, and repeal state rules controlling and prohibiting
solid waste.  All rules shall be adopted pursuant to chapter 91.  Any person
heard at the public hearing shall be given written notice of the action taken
by the department with respect to the rules.



(b)  In addition to other specific powers
provided in this chapter, the director may appoint without regard to chapter
76, hearings officers to conduct public participation activities including
public hearings and public informational meetings. [L 1989, c 212, pt of §4; am
L 2000, c 253, §150]