§238. Offices; purposes and functions

A. The purpose for which the offices of the Department of Environmental Quality are created shall be as set forth in this Section.

B.(1) The executive office of the secretary shall provide for the general oversight and supervision of the department in addition to providing internal audits, technical advisory support, and communications.

(2) The executive office of the secretary shall also include a legal division which shall provide legal consultation and representation to the various offices of the department with regard to permitting, enforcement, grants, contracts, personnel, legislation, intergovernment agreements, or such other matters as may be necessary.

C. The office of environmental assessment shall provide for environmental air quality assessment and water quality assessment and shall administer underground storage tank service activities, all remediation services, and such duties as delegated by the secretary.

D. The office of environmental compliance shall provide for surveillance of the regulated community, enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, and the issuance of necessary licenses, registrations, exemptions, and certifications of radiation sources.

E. The office of environmental services shall provide for environmental assistance and the issuance of permits, licenses, registrations, variances, exemptions, and certifications, except as provided in Subsection D of this Section.

Acts 1983, No. 97, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 254, §2; Acts 1988, No. 964, §3, eff. July 27, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 245, §2; Acts 1997, No. 27, §2; Acts 1999, No. 303, §2, eff. June 14, 1999; Acts 2005, No. 21, §2; Acts 2010, No. 48, §3; Acts 2016, No. 378, §1.