Section 4.1. Powers and duties of department.
The department has the following powers and duties:
(1) To develop programs which promote education, use and
development of economically and environmentally feasible
digesters and by-product management technology. Such programs
may include loan and grant programs.
(2) To work in concert with the board to continually
evaluate emerging practices, methods and technology regarding
digesters and by-product management technology.
(3) To promulgate regulations concerning this act and
programs developed under this act. Prior to promulgation of
regulations, the department shall have the power to recommend
and implement interim guidelines for the purpose of
facilitating the initial development of programs established
under this act. Such interim guidelines shall be replaced by
regulations within two years of their effective date.
(4) To review, with the advice of the board, program
criteria and to periodically evaluate and make appropriate
changes in those criteria by regulation.
(4.1 added June 22, 2001, P.L.405, No.32)