§342P-3  Duties, rules, powers,
appointment of hearings officers.  (a)  In addition to any other power or
duty prescribed by law and in this chapter, the director shall provide for the
review of asbestos and lead abatement plans and the inspection of abatement
projects within the State.



(b)  The director may make, amend, and repeal
state rules controlling and prohibiting asbestos pollution and lead-based paint
hazards and regulating asbestos and lead abatement.  All rules shall be adopted
pursuant to chapter 91.  Any person heard at a public hearing to adopt these
rules shall be given written notice of the action taken by the department with
respect to the same.



(c)  The director, without regard to chapter
76, may appoint hearings officers to conduct public participation activities,
including public hearings and public informational meetings. [L 1991, c 219, pt
of §1; am L 1998, c 242, §5; am L 2000, c 253, §150]