§ 204. Authorities

Cite as: 27 CNCA § 204

The Commission may establish, implement and enforce programs and requirements that cover any potential or actual source of pollution and any activity, including but not limited to:

1. point source discharges, land application of wastes or chemicals, surface impoundments and other facilities for treatment, storage or disposal of wastewater, animal wastes or sludge;

2. groundwater, wells, underground injection control, underground and aboveground storage tanks and pipelines;

3. drinking water, water use, dams and hydrologic modifications;

4. stormwater, nonpoint source pollution and best management practices;

5. water quality, water quality standards and certifications, wetlands, protection of instream flow and water planning;

6. air quality, source controls and emission standards, and noxious odors or gases;

7. storage, facility siting, treatment, disposal and transportation of hazardous waste, solid waste, pesticides, toxic substances and other pollutants;

8. dredge and fill, mining, oil and gas extraction and forestry practices;

9. environmental assessments, reviews and impact statements;

10. inspections, sampling, compliance, enforcement and administrative hearings;

11. indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, radon and required disclosures and remediation of habitable structures contaminated or rendered dangerous by manufacturing of illegal drugs, other chemicals or harmful materials;

12. protection or regulation of fish and wildlife; and

13. any program or activity conducted in cooperation with or funded by federal, state, local or tribal governments.

Historical Data

LA 31–04, eff. July 16, 2004. Renumbered from 63 CNCA § 1002.