CONSERVATION & NATURAL RES

O.C.G.A. § 12-8-78, under WASTE MANAGEMENT.

O.C.G.A. § 12-8-78

Sec. Administration of article by division; enforcement of article by director. Powers and duties of board as to hazardous waste. Powers and duties of director as to hazardous waste. Hazardous waste reduction plans; specific performance goals; biennial progress reports; rules and regulations. Updating plans and reports; technical assistance; information available to public. Plans and reports by out-of-state generators storing, treating, or disposing of hazardous waste in state. Duplication of prior reporting requirements not required. Permits for construction, installation, operation, or alteration of hazardous waste facilities. Hazardous waste in transit to be accompanied by manifest. Requirement of financial responsibility for persons operating or maintaining hazardous waste storage, treatment, or disposal facility; hazardous waste facility trust fund. Variances. Inspections and investigations. Proceedings for enforcement. Application for injunctive relief. Hearings on contested matters; judicial review. Judgment in accordance with final orders. Powers of director in situations involving imminent and substantial endangerment to environment or to public health. Legal assistance by Attorney General. Contracts to provide solid waste handling, reclamation, or recycling services. Public access to information; protection of confidential in- formation; access to confidential information by federal government and courts. Effect of other laws on permits issued under article and rules and regulations. Applicability of article [Repealed]. Civil penalties; procedures for imposing penalties. Criminal penalty. Use of material mixed with dioxin or other hazardous waste for dust suppression or road treatment prohibited. 12-8-79. 12-8-80. 12-8-81. 12-8-82.