Powers and duties of department.

The department shall: 1. Establish such rules pursuant to the provisions of chapter 17A as are necessary to protect the public from unnecessary exposure to hazardous substances. 2. Develop a comprehensive plan for the prevention, abatement and control of hazardous conditions within the state. [C79, 81, §455B.112 ] C83, §455B.383 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1899B Referred to in §459.506