§ 13-17-3-9 — Powers of commissioner to assist affected or interested groups

(a) The commissioner shall assist and
cooperate with other groups interested in and affected by air pollution.
(b) The commissioner may do the following:
(1) Advise, consult, and cooperate with:
(A) other state agencies;
(B) towns, cities, and counties;
(C) industries;
(D) other states;
(E) the federal government; and
(F) affected groups;
in the prevention and control of new and existing air
contamination sources within Indiana.
(2) Encourage and conduct studies, investigations, and research
relating to the following:
(A) Air pollution.
(B) The causes, effects, prevention, control, and abatement of
air pollution.
(3) Collect and disseminate information relating to the following:
(A) Air pollution.
(B) The prevention and control of air pollution.
(4) Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons, towns, cities,
and counties or other affected groups in restoring and preserving
a reasonable degree of purity of air within Indiana.
(5) Encourage authorized air pollution agencies of towns, cities,
and counties to handle air pollution problems within their
respective jurisdictions to the greatest extent possible.
(6) Upon request, provide technical assistance to towns, cities, or
counties requesting technical assistance for the furtherance of air
pollution control.
(7) Represent the state in all matters pertaining to plans,
procedures, or negotiations for interstate compacts in relation to
the control of air pollution.
(8) Accept and administer grants or other money or gifts for the
purpose of carrying out any of the functions of air pollution
control laws.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-1-4(h).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.7.