§342P-44  Research, education, and training
programs.  The director may:



(1)  Conduct and supervise research programs for the
purpose of determining the causes, effects, hazards, or means to monitor or
abate sources of asbestos pollution or lead hazards;



(2)  With the approval of the governor, cooperate
with, and receive money from, the federal government, or any political
subdivision of the State, or private sources, for the study and control of
asbestos pollution or lead hazards; and



(3)  Conduct and supervise statewide educational and
training programs on asbestos pollution or lead hazards prevention, control,
and abatement, including the preparation and distribution of information
relating to asbestos pollution or lead hazards. [L 1991, c 219, pt of §1; am L
1998, c 242, pt of §3]