1. In carrying out the purposes of NRS 445B.100 to 445B.640, inclusive, the Department may:
(a) Collect money from the sale of emission credits or allocations.
(b) Cooperate with appropriate federal officers and agencies of the Federal Government, other states, interstate agencies, local governmental agencies and other interested parties in all matters relating to air pollution control in preventing or controlling the pollution of the air in any area.
(c) On behalf of this State, apply for and receive money made available to the State for programs from any private source or from any agency of the Federal Government under the Federal Act. All money received from any federal agency or private source as provided in this section must be paid into the State Treasury and must be expended, under the direction of the Department, solely for the purpose for which the grant has been made.
(d) Certify to the appropriate federal authority that facilities are in conformity with the state program and requirements for control of air pollution, or will be in conformity with the state program and requirements for control of air pollution if such facility is constructed and operated in accordance with the application for certification.
(e) Develop measures for control of air pollution originating in the State.
2. All money collected by the Department pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be deposited in the State General Fund for credit to the Account for the Management of Air Quality.
3. The Department shall:
(a) Develop proposed regulations establishing requirements for public participation in the determination by the Department of the amount of emission credits or allocations that are available for sale pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; and
(b) Recommend that the Commission adopt the proposed regulations pursuant to NRS 445B.210.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1809; A 2007, 1024)
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