34A-6-74. Filing of solid waste source reduction and recycling plan--Department review and aid in development--Hearings--Updating of plans. Every municipality or other political subdivision responsible for solid waste management shall file with the department by January 1, 1994, a comprehensive solid waste source reduction and recycling plan detailing the method by which the municipality or other political subdivision responsible for solid waste management will comply with the requirements of § 34A-6-67 to establish and implement a comprehensive solid waste source reduction and recycling program for its residents. For the purposes of this section, any public or private entity managing the solid waste stream for a municipality or county shall file one comprehensive plan on behalf of its members with the filing requirements of this section. The department shall review each comprehensive plan submitted and may reject, suggest modifications to, or approve the proposed plan. The department shall aid in the development of comprehensive plans for compliance with this section and shall make available appropriate forms for the submission of comprehensive plans. The department may hold hearings for the purpose of implementing this section. The comprehensive plan required in this section shall be updated and submitted to the department for approval five years after its most recent approval. The department may, consistent with rules promulgated by the board pursuant to chapter 1-26, require the filing or updating of a plan at other times.

Source: SL 1992, ch 254, § 37.