§ 49-723 — Research and development

A. The department may initiate, conduct and support research, development and demonstration projects and programs directed toward improving solid waste management, resource conservation and resource recovery methods, techniques, systems and facilities, or for preventing or mitigating the adverse effects of environmental pollution.

B. Each county, city or town may conduct studies and investigations regarding new or improved methods of solid waste management and may coordinate the studies with other agencies.

C. If the research, development or demonstration project is subject to solid waste facility plan requirements pursuant to section 49-762, the department may exempt the project from some or all of the plan review requirements for no more than one year.