STATEOFMISSISSIPPIJIMHOODATTORNEYGENERALApril6,2010Mr.A.Stanley Meiburg, ActingRegional AdministratorUnited States Environmental ProtectionAgencyRegionIV61ForsythStreet, SWAtlanta,GA30303DearMr. Meiburg:Inmylettertoyou dated March4,2010, I advisedyouthattheState ofMississippiisseeking authorization to implement the renovation requirements for the Lead-Based PaintActivities Training and Certification Program.Therelevant statestatutes andregulationswereenclosed withmyletterofMarch4.Itismyunderstanding thatthe followingadditionalcertification will allowfor theState program to be deemed authorizedatthistime.I hereby certifyinaccordance with Section 404 (a) ofthe Toxic SubstancesControlAct,and40CFR 745.324 (c), thatbasedon the analysis conducted aspartof thisapplication thelawsofMississippi are at leastasprotectiveasthe Federal Lead-Based PaintRenovationProgramfound at40CFR Part 745 SubpartE,andState law provides adequateauthorityto enforcecompliance with our Renovation Program.oodcockAssistant Attorney GeneralCopy: Trudy Fisher, Executive Director, MDEQGeoffrey Morgan, Chief of Staff,MSAttorney General's OfficeMlSSlSSIPPlDEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATIONPOST OFFICEBOX1850JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI39215-1850TELEPHONE(601)359-7600TELEFAX(601) 359-777420\0MAR31March16,2010Mr.A.StanleyMeiburgActing Regional Administrator RegionIVU.S.Environmental Protection Agency61Forsyth Street,SWAtlanta,GA30303DearMr. Meiburg:InaccordancewithSection404(a)oftheToxic Substances ControlAct,Iamforwardinganapplication for authorizationoftheLead BasedPaint Renovation ProgramforMississippi.Theapplication hasbeenforwarded directlytothe Environmental ProtectionAgency's RegionIVprogram office for review. I believe you willfinditcontains theprovisions necessaryto implementan effective Renovation Program.Should you require further information, please contactTrudyFisher, Executive DirectoroftheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality. Thankyou foryour assistance.Sincerely,Enclosurescc:Elizabeth Wilde, Regional Lead Coordinator, EPA RegionIVAir, Pesticides&Toxics ManagementDivisionPOSTOFFICEBOX139JACKSON,MISSISSIPPI 39205TEL(601)359-3150FAX(601)359-3741*www.governorbarbour.comSTATE OF MISSISSIPPIAPPLICATION FOR STATE AUTHORIZATIONTOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACTSUBPARTEFORRENOVATION, REPAIR, AND PAINTINGANDPRE-RENOVATIONEDUCATION(406(b.))STATEOFMISSISSIPPIAPPLICATIONFOR STATE AUTHORIZATIONTOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACTSUBPARTEFORRENOVATION, REPAIR, AND PAINTINGANDPRE-RENOVATIONEDUCATION(4O6(b.))TABLEOFCONTENTSI.Application Process HighlightsPage1A.Public NoticeB.ApplicationContentsC.ApplicationSubmissionD.AgencyReviewII.State ProgramAuthorization-ApplicationContents2A.Transmittal Letters,ProgramSummaries andStatutes, Rules,Standards,PoliciesandProcedures31.CoverSheet42.Transmittal Letter from StateGovernor63.AttorneyGeneral'sStatement74.SummaryofStateProgram85.Public NoticeandHearingSummary126.CopiesofStatutes, Rules, Standards, andOtherMaterials137. Program Certification for States17B.State Program Description181.StatePrimaryand/orSecondary Administering Agencies192.Program Elementsa.ProceduresandRequirements forPRE(406(b))23b.Procedures and RequirementsforAccreditation26c.Procedures and Requirements for Certification32d.Work Practice Standards35e.Appropriate Infrastructure or Government Capacity383.ProgramComponentAnalysis424.Complianceand EnforcementProgram44a.Interim Approval46b.Final ApprovalStandards, Regulations,andAuthorityStatementofResourcesTraining and Enforcement&InspectionPersonnelComplianceAssistanceSampling TechniquesTracking Tips&ComplaintsTargeting InspectionsFollow-uptoInspection ReportsCompliance Monitoring and EnforcementAdministrationResourcesAgreementtoSubmittoEPAthe SummaryandPerformanceAppendixA-Summaryon Progressand Performance~iiendixB-MemorandumofAgreementApplication Process HighlightsIAPPLICATION PROCESS HIGHLIGHTSA. PublicNoticeInpreparationforapplyingfor federalprogram delegationoftheState'slead-based paintRenovation,RepairandPaintingprogram, the Stateprovidedpublic noticeofintent to seekauthorization and conducted apublichearingonitsapplication.Thepublic notice andpublichearing conformedwith theState'sAdministrativeProcedurerequirements.B.ApplicationContentsInaccordancewith40CFR5745.324, following arethecomponentsofthe State of Mississippi'slead-based paint Renovation,Repair andPaintingprogramapplication:(1)Coversheet;(2)AsummaryoftheStateprogram;(3)A transmittal letterfromthe Governor;(4)AnAttorney General statement thattheState regulations providethe necessary legalauthoritytoadminister and enforcethisprogram;(5)A program description, including a program analysis, an enforcementandcomplianceprogram description;(6)Copiesofallapplicable State regulations,policiesandprocedures; and(7)Anoptionalcertification, signed bytheSpecialAssistantAttorney General,that theStateprogrammeets thecriteria established for program authorization.C.ApplicationSubmissionAsrequired, three(3)copiesoftheentire application are being submittedto the EnvironmentalProtectionAgency'sRegionIVoffice.D.AgencyReviewAsprovided forinthe applicationprocess, theStateofMississippi isapplyingforprogramauthorization using theProgramCertificationmethod.TheStateisawaretheStateprogram isdeemed authorizeduntilsuchtimeasthe EPAdisapprovesthe programapplicationorwithdrawstheStateauthorization.I1StateProgramAuthorizationApplicationContents1I.A.TransmittalLetters,ProgramSummariesandStatutes, Rules, Standards, Policies and ProceduresIIA.1.CoverSheetThefollowingcoversheetprovides the nameofthe primary contact within the Stateanda listofthedocumentsthat arecontainedin the application.StateorTribalProgramAuthorizationApplicationTSCA5402/404Renovation ProgramUS.Environmental Protection AgencyMississippiState or TribeApplying for(circle one orboth):Pre-RenovationRenovation, Repair,EducationandPaintingContact Name: JimmieAsbillAgency:Mississippi DepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityTitle:Chief, Certification Branch, OfficeofPollutionControl,AirDivisionAddress:P.O.Box2261, Jackson, MS 39225-2261Phone:(601)961-5164Fax:(601)961-5742E-Mail:JimmieAsbill@,deq.state.ms.usThefollowing documents (with a check mark)areincluded, in order, with this application.-XA summaryoftheStateor Tribalprogram;-XAtransmittalletterfromtheGovernor;-XAnAttorneyGeneral'sor Tribal equivalent's statementthattheState'sorTribe'slawsandregulations provide thenecessarylegalauthority toadminister and enforcethis program;-X-Aprogram description, including an enforcement and complianceprogramdescription and,foranyTribe, documentation thattheTribeis eligible for TreatmentasaState (Thismustincludeananalysis comparingtheprogramto the FederalProgram and demonstratinghow theprogramisasprotectiveasthe FederalProgram);-XCopiesofallapplicableStateor Tribal statutesandregulations; and-XOPTIONAL.ForStatesOnly:Acertification,signedbythe Governor, thatthe Stateprogram meets thecriteria establishedforprogramauthorizationII.A.2.TransmittalLetter fromState GovernororTribalEquivalent RequestingProgramApproval(3745.324(a)(3))Attachedisaletter fromthe Governor officiallytransmitting theState'sapplication forapprovalofitsprogram andisaformal requestforEPAapproval.Theletterreferencesthe Federalstatute, arequestforauthorizationoftheStateprogram, andtheGovernor's signature.Theletter also designates theStateagencythat isresponsible for administering and enforcing the program andthat willserveasthe key pointofcontactforthe RenovationProgram.$'*."'\'i-"&'..1I$STATEOFMISSISSIPPIA$..t.OFFICEOFTHEGOVERNOR-March16,2010Mr.A.StanleyMeiburgActing Regional Administrator RegionIVU.S.Environmental Protection Agency61Forsyth Street,SWAtlanta,GA30303Dear Mr. Meiburg:Inaccordancewith Section404(a)oftheToxic Substances ControlAct,Iamfoiwardinganapplication for authorization of the Lead Based Paint Renovation ProgramforMississippi.The applicationhasbeenforwardeddirectlytothe EnvironmentalProtectionAgency'sRegion IV programoficefor review.Ibelieve you will finditcontainstheprovisionsnecessary to implement aneffectiveRenovationProgram.Should you require further information, pleasecontact TrudyFisher,Executive Directorof theMississippi Department of EnvironmentalQuality. Thankyoufor your assistance.Sincerely,Enclosurescc:Elizabeth Wilde, Regional LeadCoordinator,EPARegionIVAir,Pesticides&ToxicsManagement DivisionPOSTOFFICEBOX139JACKSON,MISSISSLPPI39205TEL(&)I)159-3150FAX(601)159.3741*wu.wgcwemurharhourcornII.A.3.Attorney GeneralorTribal Equivalent'sStatement(5735.324(a)(3)(iv)and(c))Enclosedisawrittenstatement signedbythe Attorney General, certifyingthatthelawsand regulations oftheState providesadequatelegalauthoritytoadministerandenforce theStateRenovationProgram. Thisstatement includescitationstothe specific statutes and regulations providingthat legalauthority.STATEOFMISSISSIPPIJIMHOOD\ATTORNEYGENERALJ.DWOODCOCKSPECULASSISTANTA~RNEYGENERALjwoodcock(iilmdoLsiate.ms.usMarch4,2010Mr.A.Stanley Meiburg,ActingRegional AdministratorUnitedStatesEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyRegionN61ForsythStreet,SWAtlanta, Georgia 30303DearMr.Meiburg:TheState of Mississippi hasbeenimplementingtheLead-BasedPaint Activities TrainingandCertificationProgram,as it appliesto abatements, foranumberof years.TheStateof Mississippinowseeks authorizationtoimplementtherenovation requirementsfor thisprogramaswell.Inaccordance@withSection404(a)of the Toxic SubstancesControlAct,anapplicationfor authorizationof theLeadBasedPaint ActivitiesTrainingandCertificationProgramforMississippiisbeing forwardedwiththisletter. Theapplicationwillbeforwardeddirectly to theEnvironmentalProtectionAgency RegionIVprogramofficefor review.TheMississippiDepartmentof Environmental Quality (MDEQ),whichservesasthe staff oftheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmental Quality(Commission), is the stateagencythatwilladministerand enforce thisprogram.Inaddition,Icertifythat,inaccordance.withSection404(a)ofthe Toxic SubstancesControl Actand40 CodeofFederal Regulations(CFR)Section 745.324,to thebestofmyknowledge,thelawsandregulations ofthe StateofMississippiprovideadequatelegal authorityto administerand enforcetheLead-Based Paint ActivitiesTrainingandCertificationProgram.The relevantstate statutesmaybefoundat Miss. CodeAnn.Sections49-17-501,etseq.,andtherelevantstateregulationistheState ofMississippi RegulationsforLead-Based Paint Activities, alsoknownas CommissionRegulationAPC-S9.Acopy ofthe state statutesandstateregulationareenclosed for your reference. Boththestatutesandtheregulation are adoptedandeffectiveatthistime.Enclosurescopyw/oenc.: Trudy Fisher,DirectorIMDEQGeoffrey Morgan, Chief ofStaffMSAttorneyGeneral's OfficeMlSSlSSlPPlDEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATIONPOSTOFFlCEBOX1850JACKSON,MlSSISSIPPI39215-1850TELEPHONE(601)359-7600'TELEFAX(601)359-7774II.A.4.SummaryofStateor Tribal Program(5745.324(a)(3)(ii))Followingisa summaryofthe Stateprogram.Thesummary describes the activities and building typescoveredbythe program, provides a short summary ofthepre-renovation notificationrequirements,renovationcertification and accreditation requirements and a short summaryoftherenovation workpracticestandards includedintheprogram.aII.A.4.SummaryofStateor Tribal Program(§745.324(a)(3)(ii))SummaryofStateProgramTheStateofMississippi, throughtheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality (MDEQ),willimplementthelead-basedpaintRenovation, Repair, and Painting ProgramandthePre-Renovation Education Program. Requirementsoftheprograms will include accreditationoflead-basedpaintactivities training programs, certificationofindividualsandfirms engagedinlead-basedpaintrenovation activitiesintarget housingandchild-occupied facilities,requiredwork practice standardsforconductinglead-based paintrenovation activities, andpre-renovationeducation requirementsthat must befollowedprior toperforming a renovation.Regulations settingoutthe proceduresandrequirementsforthe accreditationoflead-basedpaintactivities training programs, the certificationofindividualsandfirmsengagedinlead-basedpaint renovation activities, the work practice standardstobefollowedinperforminglead-basedpaintrenovation activitiesandrequiredpre-renovation education requirements were adoptedbythe Mississippi CommissiononEnvironmental QualityonDecember 10, 2009. Requirementsundertheregulations willbeapplicable beginningontheeffective dateofthe regulations.Authoritytoadministerandenforce a State programasprotectiveasthe federal lead-basedpaintprogram was provided forinthe amended"Lead-BasedActivityAccreditationandCertificationAct"whichwas passedbythe Mississippi Legislature during its 2009 regular session.The Statelead-based paintrenovation programregulations are applicabletoall personsengagedinlead-basedpaintactivitiesin targethousingandchild-occupied facilities. However,personswho performlead-based paintactivitieswithin residentialdwellings they own are exemptfromthe regulationsunlesstheresidentialdwelling is occupiedbya person or persons otherthan theownerorowner'simmediate familywhilethese activities are being performed,ora childhavingan elevatedblood lead levelresidesinthe building. Alsoexempt from the requiredworkpractice standardsofthe regulationsarerenovations performedintargethousingifthe firmperformingtherenovation has obtained a statement signedbytheownerthattherenovationwilloccurintheowner'sresidence,no childunderage6resides there,nopregnant woman residesthere,thehousingis nota child-occupied facility,andthe owner acknowledges thattherenovation firmwill not be required to usetheworkpractices applicabletorenovation activities.Also, the regulationsdonotrequirethe performanceoflead-basedpaint renovation activities,butestablish requirements and procedurestofollowwhen lead-basedpaint renovations areperformed.Eachdepartment, agency, and instrumentalityofthe executive, legislative,andjudicial branchesoftheFederalGovernment having jurisdiction over any propertyorfacility,orengagedinany activity resulting, orwhich mayresult,ina lead-basedpainthazard, and eachofficer, agent, or employee thereof shallbesubjectto,and complywithallof therequirementsoftheseregulations regardinglead-based paint renovationactivities.TheState regulatory requirementsfor theaccreditationoflead-basedpaintactivities trainingprograms are consistentwith theaccreditation requirementsofthefederalprogram.Thefederalmodel planwasfollowedindevelopingtheState accreditation requirements.Allinitial andrefresher lead-basedpaintactivities training programsmust beaccredited.Severalrequirementsofthe State accreditation programwhicharenotincludedinthefederalregulationsare:(1)a requirementthatthe principalinstructorsandguestinstructors teachinghands-onworkpractice standards must successfully completethetraining course requirementsof theaccreditedtraining coursetobetaught;(2)a requirementthattraining programs notifythe MDEQpriortoconducting a training course;and(3)a requirementthatapprovalofatraining program'slead-basedpaintactivitiescourseiscontingentona satisfactory on-sitecourseaudit.TheState renovation certification program requirementsincludethe certificationoffirms,renovators and dust sampling technicians.TheState program certification requirements areessentially equivalenttothefederalrequirements.Eachcertification disciplinemust meetrequired academicandorexperience requirementsoftheState program regulationstobecertified. The State programwill requirerenovators anddustsamplingtechnicianstobecertifiedwith thecertificationtoberenewedannually.Certificationwillenabletheprogramtoensureindividuals performingasrenovatorsand dustsampling technicians are properly trainedand qualifiedtoperform those activities.Yearly renewalswillenablethe State programtoconduct a more effective certificationprogram.Thecertificationwillassisttheprograminspectorsinassuring qualified individuals areontheworksite.TheState programworkpractice standardsthat must befollowedbypersons performinglead-basedpaintrenovation activitiesin targethousing and child-occupied facilitiesareequivalenttothe work practice standardsinthe federalregulations.Theworkpracticestandardsinthefederalregulationswere followedindeveloping the state work practicestandards.Anadditional requirementoftheState program (which is not includedinthefederalprogram) requires the filingofaprojectnotification,in writing,priortothe commencementofany lead-basedpaintrenovation activity.Theprojectnotification requirementwillassistinconductinganeffective compliance and enforcementprogram.TheState program providesforestablishing reciprocityarrangementswithotherstatesandorIndian Tribeswithauthorized programswhich havecertification, educational, and experiencerequirements consistentwith thoseoftheStateof Mississippiandwhichgrantsequalcertificatingandaccreditation privilegestopersons certifiedand training programs accreditedinMississippi. This provisionisconsistentwith the federalregulationswhichencourageStatestoestablish reciprocity procedures.TheState renovation programwill include the pre-renovationeducation program requirementsofthe federal PreRenovation Education(PRE)program.These program requirements wereadoptedbythe legislatureduring their2009legislative session.The pamphlet RenovateRight:Important LeadHazard InformationforFamilies,Child Care ProvidersandSchoolsmust bedistributedper theregulations priortothebeginningof anyrenovationprojectbya firm.Outreach activities have ahigh priorityintheStateprogram.Theobjectiveoftheoutreachprogramis toeducate andmake the publicandregulatedcommunity awareofthehazardsoflead-basedpaint.Theoutreachprogramwillalsoinformthe publicandregulated communityofthe regulatory requirements applicableto lead-based paintactivities.Theoverallgoaloftheoutreach programis6protecttheenvironmentandhealthofthepeoplewithintheState.Thecostofthe State programwill besupportedby federalgrants andfees.The feeswillbeassessedforcertificationofindividuals and firms, accreditationoftraining programsandrenovation projects.TheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmental QualityandtheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality have adequate authoritytoadministerand enforceall regulatoryrequirementsoftheStateprogram.Theenforcement authorities providedbyState statutes andregulations are adequatetoensuretheState program is as protectiveasthefederal program.Thecomplianceandenforcement elementsoftheState programarecomparabletothecomplianceandenforcement elementsofthe federal program. Asprovided forin the federalprogram, the State program providesfor thesuspension, revocation,ormodificationof trainingprogram accreditationandcertificationsofindividualsandfirms.11.A.5.PublicNoticeandHearingSummary(5745.324(a)(2))Apublichearing washeldonNovember18,2009,inordertoprovide the pubicwith anopportunitytocommentonproposed changestotheState'slead-based paintregulationsandthe State'sintenttoseekprogram authorization.Thenoticeofpublichearingwas publishedinaccordancewith allStateadministrative procedures requirements.Prior to thepublichearing,the State held a stakeholder meetingonSeptember30,2009,toprovideinformationandtoanswer questions.Theapplication includes acopyofthenotice ofpublichearing, detailsofthepublichearing,aswell asarecordofthe commentsreceived and theState'sresponsetocomments.MISSISSIPPICOMMISSIONONENVIRONMENTALQUALITYNOTICEOFPROPOSEDRULEMAKINGNOTICEOFPUBLICHEARINGPUBLICNOTICESTARTDATE:October16,2009PLEASETAKENOTEthattheMississippiCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality("Commission1')isproposingtoadopt amendmentsto"Regulationsfor Lead-BasedPaintActivities1',APC-S-9andtorequestfederaldelegation ofthelead-basedpaintprogram.Theproposed regulationamendmentswillbeapplicablestatewide.I.SubstanceoftheProposed Amendments.Theamendmentsto"RegulationsforLead-BasedPaintActivities",APC-S-9involveincorporatingnewfederalregulationsforrenovations, repair, andpainting activitiesastheactivitiespertaintolead-basedpaint activitiesintarget housingandchild-occupiedfacilities.TheDepartrnentalso intendstoseekprogram delegationbytheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyinordertoincorporatethenewrenovation, repair, andpainting requirements intoMississippi'sLead-BasedPaintProgram.11.MannerByWhichthePublicMayCommentCopiesoftheproposedamendmentstothe referencedregulationsmaybeobtainedbycontactingMr.JimmieAsbill,MississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality, Office ofPollutionControl,Air Division,P.O. Box2261,Jackson, Mississippi 39225orbycalling601-961-5 171.Forpersonswithinternetaccess, theproposed regulation amendmentsmay befoundonthewebsite oftheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality athttp:llwww.deq.state.ms.us.Also,copiesofthe proposedregulationamendmentswillbeavailablefor publicreviewthroughWednesday,November18,2009, inthemainbranchofpublic libraries inGulfport,Jackson, andTupelo,Mississippi.Theproposedregulationamendmentsmayalsobe reviewed in theofficesof theMississippi DepartmentofEnvironrncnhlQualityat515E.AmiteStreet,Jackson,Mississippi.PleasecontactMs.EdnaBanks at(601)961-5171toscheduleanappointment.Membersofthe publicmaypresentverbalorwrittencommentsduringthe publichearingdescribedbelow. Also,any writtenstatementsregardingtheproposed regulation amendmentswillbea partofthepublic hearingrecordifdeliveredtotheMDEQaddress shownaboveby5:00p.m.,Wednesday,November18,2009.III.NoticeofPublic Hearing.ThehearingwillbeheldonWednesday,November18,2009,at3:00p.m.inthe CommissionHearingRoom(Room104A)oftheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmental QualityOfficeBuilding locatedat515E.AmiteStreet,Jackson,Mississippi39201.IV.AdditionalInformation.ForadditionaIinformation,please contactMr.JirnrnieAsbillat601-961-5164.Lead-BaedPaintRquluionsNoticeofPublicHearingOctobFrloopMISSISSIPPISECRETARYOFSTATEcBSOTICEOFPROPOSEDRULEADOPTIONSTATEOFMISSISSIPPIwlAmmmMississippi CommissiononEnvironmentalQualityMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityMissiwlppiCommissiononEnvironmenmlQualityTedLampton,SenlorAttorneyDepartmentofEnvlronmentalQualityPostOMceBox20303Jackson,Mississippi39289-1305(601)961-5573Ted-LPrnpton@dq.stPtcm~usSpcciflcLegalAuthorityAuthorizingthepromulgatfonofRule:Miss.CodeAnn.849-2-9(1)(b)and49-17-50'?(Rev.2003)ReferencetoRulesrepealed, amendedorsuspendedbytheProposedRule:"J&gulationsforLead-BawdPainfActivitiesn.APC-S-9ExplanationofthePurposeoftheProposedRuleandthermson(s)forproporingtherule:to"RmonsforLead-BasedPaintActivities".APC-S8incom..ratenewfed4wlations&rtnovaftons.acandiacrivitiuastheactivitiespertaintolead-basedmintactivitiesintargethousinnandch&occu~iedfacilities.TheDe~pkdlnten~le~ationbytheU.S.Envimnmen$llRote-..vmo-dDM-ordertomwwcthenewrtnointoM-cad-BasedThisruleisproposedasaa~inalRule,andloraTemporaryRule(Check oneorbothboxesasapplicable.)Personsmayprtsenttheirvlewson the proposedrulebyaddrerslngwrittencommentrtotheagencyattheaboveaddress.Personsmakingcomments shouldIncludetheirnameandaddress,aswellasothercontactinformation,andifyoaareanagentorattorney,thename,addressandtelephonenumberofthe partyorpartiesyourepresent.OralProceeding:Checkoneboxbelow:NAnoralproceedingisscheduledonthisruleon:Date:Wednesday, November18,2009Time:3:00p.m.Place:MississippiDept.of Environmental Quality,515E.AmibSt,Jackson, MississippiIfyouwishtobeheard and present evidenceattheoralproceedingyoumust makeawrittenrequesttothe agencyattheaboveaddressatleastfive(5)days priortotheproceeding tobeplacedontheagendaTherequestshouldincludeyour name,address,telephonenumberaswellasother contact information;andifyouareanagentorattorney,thename,addressand telephonenumberofthepartyorpartiesyourepresent.aAnoralproceedingisnotscheduledonthisrule.Whereanoralproceedingisnotscheduled,anoralproceedingwillbe held ifawritten requestforanoralproceedingissubmittedbyapolitical subdivision,anagency orten(10)persons.Thewritten request shouldbesubmittedtotheagency contactpenonattheabove addresswithintwenty(20) daysafterthefllingofthisnotice ofproposed rule adoptionandshouldinclude thename,addressandtelephonenumberofthepmon(s)making therquest;andifyouareanagentorattorney,thename,addnssandtelephonenumberofthe partyorpartiesyourepresentEconomicImpactStatement:Check oneboxbelow:NTheagencyhas determinedthataneconomic impactstatementisnotrequired for thisrule,orOTheconcise summaryoftheeconomicimpactstatementrquidisattached.TheentiretextoftheProposedRuleincludingthetext ofanyrulebeing amendedorchangedisattached.Date Rule Proposed:October16,2009ProposedEffectiveDateofRule: 30 daysafterfinal filing.1'SignatureandTitleofPemnsubmittingRuleforFiling:wmv,i3SOSFORMMA001TedLampton,~eniojAttorneyEffectiveDate01107R005ELMHAROWlCKPROOFOFPUBLICA'I'IONTHESTATEOFMISSISSIPPIHINDSCOUNTYPASTEPROOFHEREJackam.MkP(Y30225OIbyC-t01.eg(.5171,Forw-$2interllota-Iimpmpdrrtcpl~~amo~n~smrvtmloundMIVWworudtheffl**sDepa+wadEmk~n~ntalOuayulw~-%.rw.(ns.Ln.Ahacopiesdm~woposedragu(~~armmemen~4baarsilwalorreviewmfwgh-.,Now-teme,111themhbr~mdmr~oIlbradwhOLU~.iac~wn,wdrw.W*rhrOWmdrcyubtimamen&nsnsmqslwTmw-&PI"*01leasc4111M(l.sirDBW-dEwrorment*at5,sE.Sken.Mk~isnos*.conis1us.EdnDank*a(001)~~3~17%rchodubMe~&OmsnlPERSONALLYappearedbeforeme,theundersignednotarypublicinandforHindsCounty, Mississippi,GLORIAWEAKLEYanauthorizedclerkofTHECLARIONLEDGER,anewspaperasdefinedandprescribedinSections13-3-31and13-3-32,oftheMississippiCodeof1972,asamended,who,beingdulysworn,states thatthenotice,atruecopyof whichisheretoattached, appearedintheissuesofsaidnewspaperasfollows:Published3Tirne(s)SignedAuthorizedClerkofLJTheClarion-LedgerSWORNtoandsubscribedbeforemethe18thdayofNovember,2009.1Notary~hblicRICKTYLERMISSISSIPPIDEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTALQUALITYREGULATIONSFORLEAD-BASEDPAINTACTIVITIESPROPOSED AMENDMENTSPUBLICHEARINGNOVEMBER18,2009TRANSCRIPTOFPROCEEDINGTakenatMDEQ,AirDivision,Jackson,Mississippi,onNovember18,2009,eginningatapproximately3:05p.m.PRESENTFORMDEQ:MR.JIMMIEASBILL,CHIEF,ASBESTOSANDLEADCERTIFICATIONMR.TEDLAMPTON,SENIORATTORNEYMR.CONNIESIMMONS,POLLUTIONCONTROLGWENDOLYNJ.BRADDYPH.D.,ENVIRONMENTALADMINISTRATORMR.ROYNELSON, ENVIRONMENTALSCIENTISTMS.VIRGINIARICKELS,SPECIALPROJECTSOFFICERMS.MARYBROWN,ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANTELLAJ.HARDWICK,CVRCertifiedVerbatimReporter#I749NotaryPub1icMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICESPostOfficeBox433Mt.01ive,Mississippi391191.8OO.73STENO1.6Ol.797.9240MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOTABLEOFCONTENTSPAGETitlePage.................................1TableofContents.........................2CertificatePage..........................27EXHIBITSDESCRIPTIONNoticeofProposedRuleAdoption.. . . .NoticeofPublicHearing... . . ... . . . . .ProposedAmendments..................ProofofPublication-HindsCounty....ProofofPublication-LeeCounty......ProofofPublication-HarrisonCounty.MeetingRegistrationCard............PAGE3333333MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENO(EXHIBITS1-7WEREPREMARKED FORTHE RECORD.)MR.LAMPTON:Myofficialtimekeeperhastoldmethatit'sfiveminutesafter3:00,sowe'regoingtogo aheadandgetstarted.We'regoingtogoaheadandgetstarted.MynameisTedLampton.I'manattorneyfortheMississippiDepartmentofE n v i r o n m e n t a lQua1ity,andwe'rehere todayforapublichearingrelatedtoamendmentsoftheStateofMis s i s s ippiRegulationsforLead-BasedPaintActivities,alsoknownasCommissionRegulationAPC-S-9.TheproposedregulationhasbeenfiledwiththeMississippiSecretaryofState'soffice,andI'dliketoenteracopyofthefilingformstampedbytheofficeoftheSecretaryofstateasanexhibitandalso ared-linedcopyoftheproposedregulation.Thehearinghasbeenproperlynoticedtothepublic,andI'dliketoMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOalsoenterasexhibitsacopyofourpublicnoticethatwaspublished,andalsoacopyofthe threeproofsofpublicationfromthethreenewspapersthatpublishedthe notice.Thepurposeofthishearingistoprovideyou,the public,withaforumtovoiceyourcommentsregardingtheseissues,andyourcommentswillbetranscribedverbatimandforwardedtoeachofthesevenmembersoftheMississippiCommissiononE n v i r o n m e n t a lQua1ity,a1soknownastheCommission,sothattheCommissioncanconsideryourcommentsbeforemakinganydecisionsonwhethertoapprovetheamendmenttotheregulation.Iwillbeservingasmoderatortoday.JimmieAsbilloftheMDEQAirDivisionwillfirstmakeadetailedpresentationabouttheamendments.ThenDr.GwendolynBraddyoftheMDEQAirDivisionwillgiveapowerpointpresentationfurtherdescribingtheMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICESamendments.AfterDr.Braddy'spresentation,wewillgiveeveryonewhowishestospeakanopportunitytodoso.Wehave askedthateveryonefilloutoneofouridentificationcardssothatwehavearecordofyourattendanceheretoday.Andifyouwishtomakeanycomments,pleaseindicatethatonyourcard.AfterDr.Braddy'spresentation,1'11collectallthecards,andMr.Asbillwillcallonthosewhowishtospeakoneatatime.Doeseveryonepresentherehaveoneofthese cards?Youhaveacard?AfterDr.Braddy'spresentation,1'11collectallthecards,andMr.Asbillwillcallonthosewhowishtospeakoneatatime.Now,I'mgoingtoturnthefloorovertoJimmieAsbilltodescribetheamendmentstotheRegulation.MR.ASBILL:Goodafternoon.I'mJimmieAsbill,ChiefoftheAsbestosMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.8OO.73STENOandLeadCertificationBranchoftheAirDivisionoftheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQua1ity.IwanttointroduceotherstaffmembersthatwehaveintheAirDivisionthatareinattendance.Dr.GwenBraddy,whoistheenvironmentaladministratoroftheprogram.RoyNelson,whoisanE n v i r o n m e n t a lScientistandworkswithDr.Braddy.Vir g i n iaRickels,Specia1ProjectsOfficer,whotakes careofourcertificationactivities.MaryBrown,who'soneofouradministrativeassistants.InaccordancewithSection49-17-25,MississippiCode,weareholdingapublichearingtoreceivecommentsconcerningproposedamendmentstotheRegulationsforLead-BasedPaintActivities,APC-S-9,involvingincorporatingnewfederalregulationsforrenovations,repairs,andpaintingactivitiesastheactivitiespertaintolead-basedpaintMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOrenovationactivitiesintargethousingandchild-occupiedfacilities.TheStateofMississippiLead-BasedPaintActivityAccreditationandCertificationAct,codifiedatMis s i s s ippiCodeAnnotatedSection49-17-501,etseq.,wasamendedearlierthisyearsoastoallowfortheseamendmentstotheCommissionregulationsAPC-S-9.Theregulations,ascurrent1ywritten,onlyapplytolead-basedpaintabatementactivities.Theamendmentsregardtheaccreditationoftrainingprograms,proceduresandrequirementsforindividualsandfirmsengagedin1ead-basedpaintrenovationactivities,andworkpracticestandardsforperformingsuchactivities.TheproposedamendmentsalsoincludePre-RenovationEducationrequirements.TheDepartmentalsointendstoseekprogramdelegationbymakingapplicationtotheUSpMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICESEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyforstateauthorizationtoincorporatethenewrenovation,repair,andpaintingrequirementsintoMississippi'sLead-BasedPaintProgram.TheMis s i s s ippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality'sprogramwillbeasprotectiveasthefederalprogram.Wehaveprovidednoticeofthispublichearinginaccordancewithstatelaw.After thepub1icnoticeperiod,commentsreceivedandarecommendationontheproposedrulesandregulationswillbepresentedtotheCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality.RulesadoptedbytheCommissionwillbefiledwiththeSecretaryofState'sofficeinaccordancewiththeState AdministrativeProceduresLaw.Anyappealoftheadoptedregulationsmustbemadewithin30days.AnycommentsreceivedduringthisPublicHearingwillbeincludedintheprogramplanandbesubmittedtotheMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyforstateprogramauthorization.Weareproposingthatthefollowingchangesbeinsertedintotheproposedregulationsinordertobeconsistentwith statelaw.Theadditional1anguageis:ChapterII.G.1,whichisRenovatorCertificationRequirements.Insertanewa.toreadasfollows:(a)Haveahighschool diploma,oritsequivalent,andoneyearofexperienceasalead-basedpaintabatementorrenovationworker,ortwoyearsofexperienceinarelatedfield,asdeterminedbytheCommissionorinthebuildingtrades.Renumbertheremainingsubparagraphs.ChapterII.H.lappliestoDustSamplingTechniciancertificationrequirements.Insertanewa.toreadasfollows:(a)Haveahighschooldiplomaoritsequivalent.Then,again,renumbertheremainingsubparagraphs.MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.8OO.73STENOAtthistime,toexplainalittlebitmoreaboutthe regulationthatwe'reusingtoprepareouramendmentstothelead-basedpaintregulationswehaveinplacenowwillbeDr.GwinBraddy,andshe'lla1soexplainsomeofthehealtheffectsoflead-basedpaint.AndIfailedtomentionConnieSimmons,whichhasbeenabighelptousinpreparingforthishearing,preparingourregulations,andmakingsurewedotherightthinglegalwantsustodoorwehavetodo,butanyway,Gwin.DR.BRADDY:Goodafternoon.ThenextthingwehaveisourPowerpointpresentation.Lead-basedpaintrenovation, repairandpaintingprogram,finalrule,rulesummary,ourabbreviationRR&P.OnJune23rd,2008,theEPAissuedafinalruleundertheauthorityof402C3oftheToxicSubstancesControlAct,knownasTOSCA,toaddresslead-basedpaintMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOhazardscreatedbyrenovation,repair,andpaintingactivitiesthatdisturblead-basedpaintintargethousingandchild-occupiedfacilities.BriefingOverview:WhyisLeadaHazardforChildren;Abatementvs.Renovations;RuleScope;Pre-renovationEducation;TrainingandCertificationRequirements;WorkPracticeRequirements;RecordkeepingRequirements; OutreachtoNon-regulatedParties;EffectiveDates.Whyisleadahazardforchildren?Healtheffects:Neurocognitivedecrementsareassociatedinyoungchildrenwithbloodleadconcentrationsintherangeof5to10 microgramsperdeciliterandpossiblysomewhat1ower.Adeclineof6.2pointsinfullscaleIQforanincreaseinconcurrentbloodleadlevelsfrom1to10microgramsperdeciliterhasbeenestimated.MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.8OO.73STENOExposure pathways:Paintthatcontains leadcanposeahealththreatthroughvarious routesofexposure.Housedustisthemostcommonexposurepathwaythroughwhichchildrenareexposedtolead-basedpainthazards.Children,particularlyyoungerchildren,areatrisk forhighexposuresoflead-basedpaintdustviahand-to-mouthexposureandmayalsoingestlead-basedpaintchipsfromflakingpaintonwalls,windows,anddoors.Affectedpopulation:AccordingtotheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC),in2002,therewere310,000childrenintheUnitedStateswithelevatedbloodleadlevels(i.e.,10 microgramsperdeci1iter).In1978,therewere13.5million.Abatementsvs. Renovations:RightnowwedohaveanEPADelegatedStateProgram,andthat'stheabatementsideoflead-basedpaintactivities.MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOAbatementsare generallyperformedinthreecircumstances:Achildwithanelevated bloodlead1eve1;inhousingreceivingHUDfinancialassistance;stateandlocallawsandregulationsmayrequireabatementsincertainsituationsassociatedwithrentalhousing.Abatementsarenotcoveredbythisrule.Atthiscurrenttime,weareseekingauthoritytogettheEPAProgramtoruntherenovationsideofthelead-basedpaintactivity.Renovationsareperformedformanyreasons,mosthavingnothingtodowithlead-basedpaint.Renovationsinvolveactivitiesdesignedtoupdate,maintain,ormodifyallorpartofabuilding.Renovationsarecoveredbythisrule.Therulescopecoversrenovation,repairandpaintingactivitiesthatdisturblead-basedpaintin:Targethousing,whichishousingconstructedMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENObefore1978,except housingfortheelderlyorpersonswithdisabilities(unlessanychildwhoislessthan6yearsofageresidesorisexpectedtoresideinsuchhousing),oranyzero-bedroomdwelling,child-occupiedfacilities(thisincludeskindergartensandchildcarecenters).Underthisrule,achild-occupiedfacilityis:Abuilding,oraportionofabuildingconstructedpriorto1978;visitedregularlybythesamechild,under6yearsofage,onatleasttwodifferentdayswithinanyweek(SundaythroughSaturdayperiod),providedthateachday'svisitlastsatleastthreehours,andthecombinedweeklyvisitslast atleastsixhours,andthecombinedannualvisitslastatleast60hours.Child-occupiedfacilitiesmaybelocatedinpub1icorcommercialbuildingsorintargethousing.Pre-RenovationEducation.TheMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOFinalRRPrulemodifiesthePre-renovationEducation Rule:Forrenovationsincommonareas,Irenovationfirmshavetheoptionofpostinginformationalsignswhiletherenovationisongoing.Thesignsmust:Bepostedwheretheyarelikelytobeseenbya11thetenantsoftheaffectedunits;containadescriptionofthegeneralnatureandlocationsoftherenovation;andtheanticipatedcompletiondate;Beaccompaniedbyapostedcopyofthenewrenovation-specificpamphlet.That'stheonetitledRenovateRight.Orinformationonhowinterestedtenantscanrevieworobtainacopyofthepamphletatnocosttothetenants.FinalRRPruleaddspre-renovationeducationrequirementsforchild-occupiedfacilities.Whenrenovating achild-occupiedfacility,renovationfirmsmust:Provide acopyoftheRenovateRightpamphlettotheMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENObuildingowner;provide acopyoftheRenovateRightpamphlettoanadultrepresentativeofthechild-occupiedfacility,ifdifferentfromthebui1dingowner;Delivergeneralinformationabouttherenovationtoparentsandguardiansofchildrenunderagesixusingthefaci1itybymai1,hand-deliveryorbypostinginformationalsignswhile therenovationisongoing.Thesignsmust:Bepostedwheretheyarelikelytobeseenbytheparentsandguardians;containadescriptionofthegeneralnatureandlocationsoftherenovationandtheanticipatedcompletiondate;beaccompaniedbyapostedcopyofthenewrenovation-specificpamphlet(RenovateRights)orinformationonhowinterestedparentsandguardianscanrevieworobtainacopyofthepamphletatnocharge.TrainingandCertificationMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENORequirements.Renovations must beperformedbycertifiedrenovationfirmsusingcertifiedrenovatorsandotherworkersthathavereceivedon-the-jobtrainingfromcertifiedrenovators.Tobecomecertified,renovationfirmsmustsubmitanapplicationtoMDEQ,andtheywillbechargedafeeof$350.Firmre-certificationisrequiredannually.Tobecomecertified,thefollowingpersonsmusttakean8-houraccreditedtrainingcourse,withaminimumoftwohoursdevotedtohands-onactivities.Renovatorsareindividualswhoperformanddirectrenovationactivities.Anddustsamplingtechnicians,individualswhoperformdustsamplingnotinconnectionwithanabatement.Thecoursecompletioncertificateservesascertificationfortheseindividuals.Refreshertrainingisrequiredeverythreeyears.WorkPracticeRequirements.WorkMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOpracticerequirementsthatmustbefollowedforeverycoveredrenovationintargethousingandchild-occupiedfacilities:Warningsignsandworkareacontainment;therestrictionorprohibitionofcertainpractices,suchashighheatgun,torch,powersanding,powerplaning;wastehand1ing;cleaning;post-renovationcleaningverification.Thecertifiedrenovatormustdirectthepostingofsignsoutsidetheworkareatowarnoccupantsandothers not involvedintherenovationtoremainclearofthearea.Inaddition,thecertifiedrenovatormustalsodirectthecontainmentoftheworkareasothatdustordebrisdoesnotleavetheareawhiletheworkisbeingperformed.Objectsleftintheworkarea,HVACducts,andfloorsmustbecoveredwithtaped-downplasticorotherimpermeablesheeting.Specificcleaningsteps(whichMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOmust bedirectedbyacertifiedrenovator):A11paintchipsanddebrismust bepickedup.Protectivesheetingmust bemisted,foldeddirty-sideinward,anddisposedofaswaste.WallsintheworkareamustbevacuumedwithaHEPAvacuumorwipedwithadampcloth.AllothersurfacesintheworkareamustbevacuumedwithaHEPAvacuumandwipedwithadampcloth.Floorsmustbewetmopped,usingthetwo-bucketmethodorawetmoppingsystem.Acertifiedrenovatormustusewetdisposablewhitecleaningclothstowipethewindowsi11s,countertops,anduncarpetedfloorsintheworkarea.Theseclothsmustthenbecomparedtoacleaningverificationcard.Iftheclothmatchesoris1ighterthanthecleaningverificationcard,thatsurfacehaspassedthecleaningverification.SurfacesthatdonotpasstheMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOfirstattemptmust bere-cleaned.Surfacesthatdonotpass onthesecondattemptmustbeallowedtodryandwipedwithawhiteelectrostaticcleaningcloth.Theruledoesnota1lowdustclearancesamplinginlieuofpost-renovationcleaningverification.Exception:Caseswherethecontactbetweentherenovationfirmandthepropertyowneroranotherfederal,state,territorial,tribal,orlocalregulationrequiresdust clearancesamplingbyacertifiedsamplingprofessionalandrequirestherenovationfirmtocleantheworkareauntilitpassesclearance.RecordkeepingRequirements.Alldocumentsmustberetainedforthreeyearsfollowing thecompletionofarenovation.Enforcement:Lead-basedpaintisassumedtobepresentatrenovationscoveredbythisrule.MOEQwillconductinspectionsandissuenoticeMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENO--ofviolations.OutreachtoNon-regulatedParties:MDEQ'sLead-BasedPaintProgramintendstoconductanoutreachandeducationcampaigndesignedtoinformhomeownersandotherbuildingownerstofollowlead-safeworkpracticestobefollowedwhenperformingrenovationsandtherequirementstohireacertifiedrenovationfirmtoperformrequiredwork.EffectiveDates:June22,2008,wasthe effectivedateontherule.Statesandtribescanbegin applyingforauthorization.April22,2009,providersofrenovatorand/ordustsamplingtechniciantrainingmayapplyforaccreditation.October22, 2009,renovationfirmsmaybeginapplyingforcertification.April22,2010,therulewillbefullyimplemented.Trainingprovidersmust beaccredited.MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.8OO.73STENORenovationfirms/renovators/dustsamplingtechniciansmust becertified,andworkpracticesmustbefollowed.There'salistofMDEQ'sLead-BasedPaintCertificationProgram.ThatconcludesourPowerpointpresentation,andIwi11turnitbackovertoTedLampton.MR.LAMPTON:Thankyouverymuch,Dr.Braddy.Thatwasexcellent.Now,we'regoingtogetstartedonthepublicparticipationphaseofthishearing,andIwouldliketoaskforanyonewhohasquestionstopleasecomeuptothepodiumtoask yourquestionsothatthecourt reportercanhearandtranscribeyourquestionsorcomments.Andifthereisa question,1'11askDr.Braddytocomeupand answerthequestion,orMr.Asbill,whicheveroneisappropriate.Thefirstindividual indicatingthatshewantedtoaddsomecommentsisVictoriaC.MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOBai1ey.MS.BAILEY:Itwasalreadyansweredinthepresentation.MR.LAMPTON:YourquestionwasansweredinthePowerpointpresentation?Okay.Idon'thaveanyothercardsindicating thatanyindividualswishtoaska questionormakeacomment,butIwouldliketoopenupthefloor.Isthereanyoneherewhowouldliketoaska questionofourstafforwouldliketomakeacommentatthistime?(NORESPONSE.)MR.LAMPTON:Shouldyouwanttomakecomments,Iwouldlikeforyoutocometothepodiumsothecourtreportercanhearyou.ThisisMs.VictoriaBailey.MS.BAILEY:Goodafternoon.Thankyoueveryoneverymuchforhavingusdowntoday.It'sveryenlightening,andit'sbringingclaritytoourprogram.IrepresentMississippi State,andI'mveryhappytobeherewithyou-alltogettomeetyoufacetoface.I'mveryhappytohavetheopportunitytodosomeofthetrainingpertainingtolead.Ifeelit'savitalprogram,andI'mlookingveryforwardtobringingthisforwardanddoingthebestwecanintraining.AndIthinkit'sveryneeded.That'smycomment.AndIthankyouforyourcooperationintryingtogeteverythingtogethertowherewecanclearlyunderstandhowtousetheprogramefficient1yanda p p r o p r i a t e 1 y .Ithinkthisshouldhavebeenimplementedalongtimeago,andI'mveryproudofMississippifortakingthebullbythehorns,sotospeak,andblazingatrai1.I'mveryhappyaboutthat,butIthankyou-allsomuchforthehardworkthatyou'vedone.It'sappreciated.Thank you somuch.MR.LAMPTON:Thankyouverymuch,Ms.Bailey,foryourcomments.----MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.8OO.73STENOWouldanyoneelsel i k e t omakecomments?(NO RESPONSE.)MR.LAMPTON:Hearingnofurthercomments,Iwouldliketomoveforwardwiththeclosing.AsImentionedearlier,thispublichearinghasbeentranscribedverbatimbyacourtreporter,andMDEQstaffwillreviewthetranscriptof thishearingan'danywrittencommentswereceivetoseeifthereisanyfurtheractionorstudynecessaryinordertomakethestaff'srecommendationtotheCommission.ThenacopyofthetranscriptwillbedeliveredtotheCommissionsothattheycanreviewallthecommentswe'veheardheretoday.ThentheAmendmentwillbebroughtbeforetheCommissionatoneoftheirscheduledmonthlymeetingsatMDEQheadquartershereinJacksoninthisroom.Theamendmentwillmostlikelybeconsideredattheirnextmeeting,whichisonDecember10that9:00inMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENO-themorninginthisroom, andtheCommissionwi11makeadecisionwhethertoadopttheAmendment.Now,thesearepublicmeetingswheretheCommissionmakestheirdecisions.AndifanyofyouwouldliketoattendthismeetingoftheCommissionwherethedecisionismadeonthis,youarewelcometoattend.Arethereanyquestions regardingtheproceduresthatwilltakeplaceafterthishearing?(NORESPONSE.)MR.LAMPTON:Ifanyoneherethinksofanyotherquestionsthattheywouldlikeansweredafterthishearing,wewi11acceptwrittencommentsuntil5:00p.m.today.Iftherearenofurtherquestions,atthistime,I'dliketothankyouforattendingandparticipatinginthishearing,andwiththat,wewillclosetherecordandadjournthispublichearing.(ENDOFPROCEEDINGS.)MELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONALREPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENOCERTIFICATEOFCOURTREPORTERI,ELLAJ.HARDWICK,CVR,#1749,CourtReporterandNotaryPublic,inandfortheCountyofRankin,StateofMississippi,herebycertifythattheforegoingpagescontainatrueandcorrecttranscriptofsaidproceedingsastakenbymebyvoicestenoatthetimeandplace heretoforestatedandlaterreducedtotypewrittenformbycomputer-aidedtranscriptionundermysupervisiontothebestofmyskillandability.IfurthercertifythatIamnotintheemployof,orrelatedto,anycounselorpartyinthismatterandhavenointerest,monetaryorotherwiseinthefinaloutcomeoftheproceedings.Witnessmysignatureandseal,thistheI--+-!LA--dayofILL,,~%;J(.,2009.-.ClHARrnIisstonI,;IY(J(,#I749JanuarMELISSAL.MAGEEPROFESSIONAL REPORTINGSERVICES1.800.73STENONOTICEOFRULEADOPTION-FINALRULESTATEOFitIISSISSIPP1?,mimMississippiCommissiononEov.ironmenta1Qua!@.zmflAWOF-mitlississ~ppiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQual~tyMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental QualitySpecificLegalAuthority AuthorizingtheArm:TedLampton,Senior AttorneypromulgationofRule:Miss.CodeAnn.$449-2-P.O. Box 22619(1Xb)and 49- 17-507(Rev.2003)Jackson, Mississippi39225601-961-5573ReferencetoRules repealed,amendedorTed-Lampton@deq.state.ms.ussuspendedbytheProposedRule."Re~ulationsforLead-BasedPaint Activities".APC-S-9DateRule Proposed:October16,2009ExplanationofthePurposeoftheProposed Ruleandthereason@)forproposingtherule:The amendmentsto"RevulationsforLead-BasedPaint Activities", APC-S-9involvein corn or at in^newfederalregulationsforrenovations.repair,andpainting activitiesasthe activities pertaintolead-based paint activitiesintarget housing and child-occupied facilities, TheDe~artmentalso intends to seekprowarndelegationbvtheU.S.Environmental Protection Aeencvinordertoincornoratethenewrenovation.repair,andpaintingreauirementsintoMississiwDi'sLead-BasedPaintProwam,TheAgencyRule Making Recordforthis rule includinganywritten commentsreceivedduringthe commentperiodandtherecordofany oralproceedingisavailableforpublic inspectionbycontactingtheAgencyattheaboveaddress.Anoral proceedingwas heldonthisrule:Date:November18,2009Time:3:00p.m.CSTPlace:Mississippi Dept.of Environmental Quality,515E.AmiteSt., Jackson, MississippiC]Anoral proceedingwasnot heldonthis rule.TheAgencyhas consideredthewritten commentsand thepresentationsmadeinanyoralproceedings,and0Thisruleasadoptediswithout variancefrom theproposedrule.0Thisruleasadopted differsfromthe proposedruleasthereareminoreditorial changeswhichaffecttheformrather thanthe substanceoftherule.Theruleasadopted differsfromtheproposed rule. Thedifferences however are:Within the scopeofthematterinthe noticeof proposedruleadoption,Thelogicaloutgrowth ofthecontentsoftheNoticeofProposedRuleAdoptionandthecommentssubmittedresponsethereto,andTheNotice of Proposed rule Adoption provided fair warning that theoutcome oftheproposedruleadoptioncouldbetheruleinquestion.The entiretextoftheProposedRuleincludingthetext of any rulebeingamendedor changedisattached.EffectiveDateofRule: Adopted December10,2009Effective 30 daysafterfilingSignatureand TitleofPersonSubmittingRuleforFiling12/22/2mqTheodoreD.Lampton,111,SeniorAttorney,MDEQSOSFORMAPA0021:'tTefecfrveDate01/07/2005BEFORETHEMISSISSIPPICOMMISSION ONENVIRONMENTALQUALITYIntheMatteroftheAdoption ofthe Amendments toCommissionRegulationAPC-S-9,Entitled"RegulationsforLead-BasedPaint Activities"Camebeforethe~ississi~piCommissionon EnvironmentalQuality("Commission")onDecember10,2009,therecommendationoftheStaffoftheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality("MDEQ)that the CommissionadoptproposedamendmentstoCommissionRegulationAPC-S-9,entitled"Regulationsforlead-~asedPaintActivities".TheCommissionfindsasfollows:1.Thepublicrecordfileinthismatterreflectsthatpublicnoticeswere publishedasrequiredbystatelaw;thatapublicnoticeandcommentperiodofmorethanthutydayswasallowed;andthatStaffconductedapublichearing regarding theproposedregulations,inaccordancewithMiss. CodeAnn.$49-17-25(Rev.20031,andasrequiredinpartbytheMississippiAdministrativeProceduresLaw,Miss.CodeAnn.$525-43-1.101,etseq.(Rev.2006).Therewerenowritten comments receivedconcerningthe substanceoftheproposedregulations.Verbal comments werereceivedandtranscribed at the public hearingregardingtheproposed amendmentstotheregulations.Thetranscriptof thepublichearingwasconsideredbythe Commission priortothe adoptionofthisamendment.3.Theinitialdecisionofthe Commissioninthismatteristoadopttheregulationsasrecommendedbystaff.Acopyoftheregulationsisappendedto thisOrder.Thisdecisionwillbecomefrnalunless, pursuantto,Miss.CodeAnn.§49-17-41('Rev.2003),aninterestedpartyfilesasworn petitionwith theCommissionwithin30daysfromthedateofthisOrderrequestinganevidentiary hearing before theCommissionoritshearingofficer.Ifanevidentiaryhearingisrequestedandheld, theCommissionshallfinalizeits decisioninthis matterbyissuingasubsequentOrderafterfullconsid&ationofthe mattersraisedduringtheevidentiary hearing.4.Ifno petition forevidentiary hearing isfiled, theseregulationsshallbecome effective30daysafter filingwiththeSecretaryofState,asprovidedinMiss.CodeAnn.§25-43-3.113(Rev.2006).Ifapetitionforevidentiaryhearingisfiled, thefinaladoptionandeffective date,ifany,oftheregulationsshallbeestablishedbythefinalOrderoftheCommissioninthismatter,tobeissuedsubsequentto theevidentiaryhearing.-.-SOORDERED,thisthe/5dayof December,2009.FOR:MississippiCommissiononEnvironmentalQualityBY:TrudyD.~i/sherExecutiveDirectorMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityC2C2320091MISSISSIPPICOltlItIlSSIONONENVIRONMENTALQUALITYNOTICEOFFINt?&RULEiClAKINGf&mIP;Pf;Ec&3~~~OFJmNOTICEISHEREBYGIVENthatonDecember10,2009, the MississippiCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality(Commission) votedtoamend lead-based paint regulationsentitled "Regulations for Lead-BasedPaint Activities",APC-S-9 andtoauthorize theMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality (Department)toapplytotheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyfordelegation authorizationforMississippi'sLeadBasedPaintProgram.Thisaction isreflectedinCommission OrderNo.5680-09.I.Substanceoftheamendmentsto "Regulations forLead-BasedPaint Activities",APC-S-9.Theamendments involveincorporatingamendmentstotheState ofMississippiLead-Based Paint Activity Accreditation and CertificationAct,codifiedat Miss.CodeAnn.Sections 49-17-501, et seq.,andthe requirementsofthe FederalRenovation, Repair,andPaintingRule(RRP)astheactivities pertaintoleadbasedpaintrenovation activitiesintarget housingandchild-occupied facilities.Therulecoversaccreditationoftrainingprograms, proceduresandrequirementsfor individualsand firms engaged inlead-basedpaintrenovation activities,andworkpractice standardsforperforming such activities.Theamendments coveraccreditationoftraining programs,proceduresandrequirementsforindividualsandfirmsengagedinlead-based paintrenovation activities,andwork practicestandardsforperformingsuch activities.Theamendmentsalso includePreRenovation Educationrequirements.TheDepartment intendstoseek programdelegationbymaking applicationtotheU.S.EnvironmentalProtection Agency forauthorizationtoincorporatethenewrenovation,repair,and paintingrequirementsintoMississippi's existingleadbased paint program.Mississippi'sprogram willbeas protective as thefederalprogram11.Manner byWhichthe PublicMayComment.Inaccordancewith Miss.CodeAnn.549-17-41,withinthirty(30)daysof thedateoftheOrder, anyinterestedpersonmay request thatahearing beconductedregardingtheissuanceofthisOrder.SuchrequestmustbemadeinwritingtoMs.TrudyFisher, Executive Director, Mississippi DepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,P.O.Box2261,Jackson,Mississippi 39225.III.Additional Information.Any personwishingtoobtainadditional information on this matteroracopy ofthe regulations or the OrderreflectingtheCommission'saction maycontact1Mr.JimmieAsbillat(601)961-5164.Please bring the foregoingtotheattentionofpersonswhomyouknowwillbeinterested.PROOFOFPUBLICATIONTHESTATEOFMISSISSIPPIHINDSCOUNNPERSONALLYappearedbatoreme,theundersignednotarypublicinandforHinds County, Mississippi,PASTEPROOFHEREC58849MSDEPT.OFENV.QUALITY,0200275951Lead-Based PaintReg,FinalNoticeGLORIAWEAKLEYanauthorizedclerkof THECLARION-LEDGER,anewspaper as defined andprescribedinSections 13-3-31and 13-3-32,oftheMississippiCodeof1972,asamended,who,beingduly sworn,states thatthenotice,atruecopyofwhichisheretoattached, appearedintheissuesofsaidnewspaper asfollows:Size: 425words12.00cot.x65.00linesPublished:1time(s)Total:$64.50SignedAuthoriuedCl&kofTheClarion-LedgerSWORNto andsuwedbeforeme on1213012009.NotaryPublicRICKTYLERNotaryPublic Stateof Mississippi atLarge.BondedthruNotary Public UnderwritersII.A.6.CopiesofStatutes, Rules, StandardsandotherCopiesofallapplicableStatestatutes, regulations, standards,andother materials(i.e.policies,administrative procedures, etc.) that provide theStatewiththe authoritytoadministerand enforceaRenovation Program areincludedinthis application.Applicable materialsareattached.II.A.6.CopiesofStatutes, Rules, StandardsandotherMaterials(3745.324(a)(3)(v))Pleaselistaltachedstatutes, regulations, standards,andother materials:$49-17-501through531Lead Based Paint Activity Accreditationand CertificationAct(New).$49-17-501Shorttitle.$49-17-503Purpose.949-17-505Definitions.949-17-507Powersand dutiesofcommission.$49-17-509 Authorityofcommissiontoadoptregulations foraccreditation andpracticestandardsof lead-based paintactivities.7-511Lead-based paint riskassessorcertificaterequired.7-513Lead-based paint projectdesigner certificate required.7-515Lead-based paintsupervisorcertificate required.7-516Lead-based paintrenovatorcertificate required.$49-17-5 17 Lead-based paintinspectorcertificaterequired.949-17-518Lead-basedpaint dust samplingtechniciancertificate required.449-17-519Lead-basedpaint abatement worker certificate required. Certificatenot requiredfor workonrenovationactivities.$49-17-521Lead-based paint certifiedfirmcertificaterequired.Certificateistoindicatewhetherfirmiscertified forrenovationsorabatementsorboth.$49- 17-523Denialofissuanceorrenewalof certificates.$49-17-525Creation ofLead-Based Paint ProgramOperations Fund; fees.$49-17-527Prohibitionsunderchapter.$49-17-529Penalities; reprimands; suspensionandrevocationof certificates; procedures;depositofcollected monies.$49-17-531Authority of commissiontoestablish reciprocityrequirements.3.549-2-7Departmentof Environmental Quality assuming powersanddutiesofDepartmentofNaturalResources; organizationofdepartment; duties.4.$49-17-17Powers and duties5.$49-2-9 CommissiononEnvironmental Quality; powers and duties.6.549-1 7-21Inspection andinvestigations;maintenanceof records;municipalsewagetreatmentanddisposalsystems.7.949- 17-31Proceedings before commission.8.549-17-33 Hearings.9.549-17-35 Request for hearing.10.549-17-37Transcript of hearings.11.549-17-41Administrative appeals; appealstochancery court; appealstosupremecourt.12.549-17-27Emergency orders;public noticeof emergency situations.13.549-2-71Discoveryandadmissibilityinevidenceofenvironmental self-evaluationreports;divulgenceordissemination ofinformationinreports;exemptionfrom PublicRecordsAct.14.525-43-1through 19AdministrativeProcedures.325-43-3Definitions.fj25-43-5Agency adoption ofrulesdescribingitsorganization and rulesofpractice; publicinspectionof agencyrules,ordersanddecisions.925-43-7Noticeofproposedagency adoption, amendmentorrepealofrules; emergencyrules.525-43-9Filingofagency rulesinoffice ofsecretary ofstate;effectivedate orrules.525-43-11Compilationand indexingofrules.525-43-13 Noticeofintended revocation,suspension, annulmentorwithdrawaloflicense;emergencysuspensionoflicense.925-43-15Applicationofconflicting statutory provisions governing agency proceduresincontested cases.925-43-17Opponents ofproposed rulestohaveopportunitytopresenttheirviews andto925-43-19Proceedingstowhichchapterapplicable.15.fj49-17-25Proceduresforpublication,adoption, amendment orrepealofrulesand regulationsnecessaryto implementlawsadministeredbyDepartmentofEnvironmental Quality.16.949-2-2Definitions.17.97-5-5Assistantstothe attorney general18.RR&PandPREamendmentsto theLead-Based Paint ActivitiesAccreditationand CertificationAct. (49- 17-501through531)19.Regulations forLead-BasedPaintActivitiesprovidingforRR&PandPRE activities.20.Mississippi Lead-Based Paint Activitiesprogramauthorization from EPAeffectiveJanuary21,2003.Michie'sLegalResources$49-17-501.Shorttitle.-.Page1of1S~e~io~ns49~l7~5~1through49-17-53]shall beknownasandmaybecitedasthe "Lead-Based PaintActivityAccreditation and CertificationAct."Sources:Laws,1997,ch.390,$I,eff from and afterJuly1,1997.Michie's LegalResourcesPage1of1@49-17-503.Purpose.Thepurpose ofSsctions39-17-501through49-17:531istoprovidefortheaccreditation of lead-basedpaint activities training programs, procedures and requirements for certification of personsengagedinlead-based paint activities and developmentandimplementation of work practicestandards forleadbased paint activitiesintarget housing, child-occupied facilities and other facilities regulated underSection 402ofthefederal ToxicSubstances Control Act.Itis the intentofSed~ns49-17-501through4947-531that thecostof the administration and enforcement ofSectio*~49-17301through4%17-53!shallbebornehllybyfederal grants and fees for accreditation, certification, renovation projects andabatementprojects.Sources:Laws, 1997, ch. 390,152;Laws, 2009,ch.427,51,eff fromandafterpassage (approvedMar.23,2009.)Michie'sLegal ResourcesPage1of4449-17-505.Definitions.ForpurposesofSe_ctions$9-1-501through49-111531,thefollowingtermsshall have the meaningascribed herein unless the contextclearlyindicates otherwise:(a) "Abatement" means any measureorsetofmeasures designedtopermanentlyeliminatelead-basedpaint hazards consistent with745CFRSection223.The termincludes, butisnotlimited to, the removaloflead-based paintandlead-contaminated dust, the permanentenclosureor encapsulationoflead-basedpaint, the replacementoflead-paintedsurfaces orfixtures,andtheremovalorcoveringofleadcontaminatedsoiland all preparation, cleanup,disposal,andpostabatementclearance testing activitiesassociated with those measures.Thetermdoesnot includerenovation, remodeling, landscapingorotheractivitiesnotdesignedtopermanentlyeliminate lead-basedpainthazardsandinterim controls,operationsandmaintenance activities or otheractivitiesandmeasuresdesignedtotemporarily,butnotpermanently reduce lead-basedpaint hazards.(b)"Accreditedtraining program" means atraining program thathasbeenaccreditedbythecommission, UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)orEPA-approved lead-based paintprogramin a statewithreciprocity agreementswith Mississippitoprovide trainingforindividualsengagedinlead-based paint activities.(c)"Certificate" means adocumentauthorizing aperson to perform lead-basedpaint activitiesasdescribed inSegi0ns>9~17-501through49-17-53_1.(d)"Child-occupied facility,"asthis term appliestoabatementactivities,meansa building,orportionofa building, constructedbefore1978,visited regularlybythe samechild,six(6)yearsofageorunder,onatleasttwo (2)differentdayswithin anycalendar week, if each day's visit lastsatleast three(3)hours,the combinedweekly visit lastsatleastsix(6)hours,andthecombinedannual visits lastatleast sixty(60)hours. Child-occupied facilities include,butarenot limited to,daycarecenters, preschoolsandkindergarten classrooms.(e)'Child-occupied facility,'asthis termappliestorenovationactivities,meansa building,orportionofabuilding,constructed priorto1978,visited regularlybythe same child, under six(6) yearsofage,onatleasttwo(2)differentdayswithin any week,ifeachday'svisit lasts atleast three(3)hoursand thecombinedweeklyvisitslast atleastsix(6)hours, and thecombined annual visitslastatleast sixty (60)hours. Child-occupiedfacilities mayinclude,butare not limitedto,daycarecenters, preschoolsandkindergarten classrooms.Child-occupied facilitiesmaybelocatedin target housing or in publicorcommercialbuildings. With respect tocommon areasin publicor commercial buildingsthatcontainchild-occupied facilities, thechild-occupied facilityencompassesonlythosecommon areas thatareroutinelyusedbychildrenunderagesix(6),suchasrestroomsandcafeterias.Commonareasthatchildrenunderagesix(6)onlypassthrough, suchashallways, stairways,and garagesarenotincluded.Inaddition, withrespect toexteriorsofpublicor commercialbuildings thatcontain child-occupiedfacilities, the child-occupiedfacilityencompassesonlytheexteriorsidesofthe building thatareimmediately adjacenttothe child-occupiedfacilityorthe commonareasroutinelyusedbychildrenunderagesix(6).(Q"Clearancelevels" meansthe maximumamountoflead permitted industonasurfacefollowing-completionof anabatement activity.Michie's Legal ResourcesPage2of4(g) "Commission" meanstheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality.(h)"Department"meanstheMississippi DepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality.(i) "Dustsampling technician" means an individual employedtoperformdust clearance sampling.(j)"Executive director" means the ExecutiveDirector oftheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality.(k)"Firm" means a company, partnership, corporation, soleproprietorship,association, orotherbusinessentity or individual doingbusiness that performsor offerstoperformlead-based paint activities.Thisterm also includes afederal,state, tribal, orlocalgovernment agency, or anonprofitorganizationthatperforms or offerstoperform lead-basedpaint activities.(1)"Inspection" means a surface-by-surface investigationtodeterminethe presenceoflead-based paintand theprovisionofa report explainingtheresultsoftheinvestigation.(m)"Inspector"meansanindividual employedtoinspect orreinspect forthepresenceoflead-basedpaint,tocollect samplesforthepresenceofleadin dustandsoilforthepurposesofabatementorrenovation clearancetestingandto prepareinspectionreports.(n)"Lead-basedpaint"meanspaintor other surface coatingsthatcontainleadequaltoorinexcessofone(1)milligrampersquare centimeter or morethan one-half ofonepercent(0.5%)byweight.(0)"Lead-basedpaintactivities" means inspection,riskassessment, abatementorrenovationoftarget-housingorchild-occupied facilities.(p)"Lead-based painthazard"meansanyconditionthat causesexposuretoleadfromlead-contaminateddust, lead-contaminated soil, orlead-contaminated paint thatis deteriorated or presentinaccessiblesurfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfacesthat would resultin adverse human health effectsasidentifiedbythe AdministratoroftheUnitedStates Environmental Protection Agency.(q)'Minor repairandmaintenanceactivities'meansactivities, includingminor heating, ventilationor airconditioning work, electrical work, and plumbing,that disruptsix(6)square feet or lessofpaintedsurface perroomfor interior activities ortwenty(20)square feet orlessofpainted surface for exterioractivities where noneofthework practices prohibitedorrestrictedby40CFRSection745.85(a)(3)areusedandwheretheworkdoesnot involvewindow replacementordemolitionofpaintedsurface areas.When removingpaintedcomponents, or portionsof paintedcomponents,theentiresurface arearemoved is the amountofpaintedsurface disturbed. Jobs, otherthan emergencyrenovations, performedinthesameroomwithinthe samethirty(30)daysmustbeconsideredthesamejobforthepurposeofdeterminingwhether thejobis a minor repair and maintenanceactivity.(r) "Person"meansthe stateor otheragencyorinstitution thereof, anymunicipality, politicalsubdivision,publicorprivatecorporation,individual, partnership,firm, association, independentcontractororotherentity, and includesanyofficeror governing ormanaging body ofany municipality,politicalsubdivision, orpublicorprivatecorporation,ortheUnitedStates oranyofficeroremployeethereof.(s)"Project designer"means an individualemployedtoprepare abatementprojectdesigns,occupantprotectionplansandabatement project reports.(t)"Renovation" means themodification of anyexisting structure, orportion thereof, thatresultsintheMichie'sLegalResourcesPage3of4disturbanceof paintedsurfaces,unless that activityisperformedaspartofanabatement. The term'renovation' includes,butisnot limited to:the removal,modificationor repairofpainted surfacesorpainted components(e.g.,modificationofpainted doors, surfacerestoration,windowrepair, surfacepreparation activity,sanding,scrapingorother activitiesthat maygenerate paint dust);theremovalofbuildingcomponents(e.g.,walls, ceilings, plumbing, windows); weatherization projects(e.g.,cuttingholes in painted surfacestoinstallblown-in insulationortogain accesstoattics, planning thresholdstoinstall weather-stripping); and interim controlsthatdisturbpaintedsurfaces. A renovation performed forthe purposeofconverting a building,orpartofa building,into targethousingora child-occupiedfacility isarenovation.Theterm renovationdoesnotincludeminor repairand maintenance activities.(u)"Renovator" meansanindividual who either performs or directs or supervisesworkerswhoperformrenovations.A"certifiedrenovator'isa renovatorwhohassuccessfullycompleted a renovatorcourseaccreditedbyEPAoran EPA-authorized state ortribal program,and hasbeencertifiedtoperformrenovations in the StateofMississippi.(v)"Residential dwelling" means adetachedsinglefamilydwellingunit,including attached structuressuchasporches andstoopsor a singlefamily dwelling unit ina structure that contains more thanone(I)separateresidentialdwellingunit, whichisusedor occupied, orintended to beusedoroccupied, inwholeorinpart,asthe homeorresidenceofone or morepersons.(w)"Riskassessment1' meansanon-siteinvestigationtodetermine the existence, nature, severity, andlocationoflead-basedpaint hazards and the provisionofa reportbythepersonconductingthe riskassessment, explaining the resultsoftheinvestigation and optionsforreducinglead-basedpainthazards.(x)"Risk assessor" meansanindividualemployedto conduct riskassessments andleadhazardscreens,toprepare inspection reports andtocollectsamplesfor thepresenceoflead indust and soilforthepurposesof abatement andrenovation clearancetesting.(y)"Supervisor" meansanindividualdesignatedbya contractor orcertified firm to beresponsibleforthe directionand conductof lead-basedpaint abatement activities andtoprepare occupant protectionplansand abatementreports.(2)"Target housing," as thisterm refers toabatements, meansany housingconstructed before1978,excepthousingfortheelderlyorpersons withdisabilities [unlessanyoneormorechildrenagedsix(6)yearsorunderresidesor isexpectedto reside in that housingfor theelderlyorpersonswithdisabilities]or any zero-bedroom dwelling.(aa) 'Targethousing,'asthis termrefers to renovations,meansany housingconstructed before 1978,excepthousingfortheelderly orpersons with disabilities(unlessanyone or more children under theageof six(6)yearsresides orisexpectedtoresideinthat housing for the elderlyor personswithdisabilities)oranyzero-bedroom dwelling.(bb) "Worker" meansanyindividualwhoworksonabatements orrenovations.Sources:Laws,1997,ch. 390,$3;Laws,2009,ch. 427,52,eff from andafter passage(approved Mar.23,2009.)Michie'sLegalResourcesPage1of2tj49-17-507.Powersanddutiesofcommission.In additiontoany other powersanddutiesauthorizedbylaw, thecommission shall havethefollowingpowers anddutiesregardinglead-basedpaint activities:(a)Toadopt,modifjl,repealandpromulgate, afterdue noticeandhearing, and where not otherwiseprohibitedbyfederalorstate law,tomakeexceptionstoand grant exemptions and variances from, andtoenforcerulesandregulations implementing or effectuating the powers and dutiesofthe commissionunderS,ec_tiu_n;43-17:5-01through 49-17-531;(b)Toissue,reissue, suspend, revokeordenythe issuanceorreissuanceofaccreditation for lead-basedpaint activity training programsandto requirethemodificationofthose training programs;(c)Toissue,reissue,suspend, revoke ordenytheissuanceorreissuanceofcertificates forriskassessors,project designers, supervisors, renovators,dustsampling technicians, inspectors andworkersinvolvedinlead-basedpaintactivities;(d) Todevelopandrequiretheuseofworkpracticestandardsfor lead-basedpaint activitiesand tomonitorcompliance withthose workpracticestandards;(e)Toestablishpre-renovationinformationdistributionrequirementsandmonitor compliancewiththoserequirements;(f)Toenforce andassess penaltiesforviolationsofSectioas-49-173Q1through49,17-531;(g)Toassessand collectfeesfortheaccreditationoftrainingprograms, issuance and reissuance ofcertificates,andlead-basedpaint abatement andrenovation projects;(h)Todevelopan examination andgradingsystemfor testingapplicantstobeadministeredbyaccredited trainingprograms;(i)Toestablish requirementsandproceduresforthe administrationofathird-party certificationexamination;(j)Toenter intoreciprocalagreementsfor accreditationoftrainingprograms and certificationof riskassessors, project designers, supervisors,renovators,dust sampling technicians, inspectorsandworkerswith other statesthathaveestablishedaccreditationand certificationprogramsthatmeetorexceed theaccreditation and certification requirementsadopted underSections49117-501through49-17-531;(k)Toapplyfor,receive andexpend anycontributions,gifts,devises, bequestsorfunds fromanysourcerelatingtoSecGons49-17-504through49:17-mi(I)Toenterinto,and toauthorize the executivedirectortoexecutewiththe approvalofthecommission,contracts, grantsandcooperative agreements, exceptaslimited undersection49-2-9, with anyfederalor state agencyorsubdivisionthereof, any public or privateinstitution,oranyotherpersoninconnectionwithcarrying outSecGons9-12-201through49-17-531;and(m)Todischarge other duties,responsibilities and powers necessarytoimplementSections40-17-501Michie'sLegalResourcesthrough 49-17-531.Page2of21Sources:Laws, 1997, ch. 390,$4;Laws,2009,ch.427,fj3,efffrornandafter passage (approvedMar.23,2009.)Michie's LegalResourcesPage1of2tj49-17-509.Authorityofcommission; applicabilityofSections49-17-501through49-17-531.(1)The commission shall adopt regulations for accreditation of lead-based paint activity trainingprograms. Accredited training programs shall ensure the availability of, and provideadequatefacilitiesfor,thedeliveryoflectures, course tests, hands-on trainingandassessment activities.Thisincludesproviding trainingequipmentthatreflectscurrent work practices and maintainingorupdating theequipmentand facilitiesasneeded. The training program shall offer courses whichteachwork practicestandardsforconductinglead-based paint activitiesasadoptedbythe United States EnvironmentalProtection Agencyorthe commission underSectigns49-17-501through 49-17-531.Thesestandardsshallbetaughtinthe appropriate coursestoprovide traineeswiththe knowledge neededtoperform thelead-based paint activities they are responsible for. The commission alsomayadoptaccreditationrequirements fortraining programs providing refresher training programs.(2)Thecommission shall adopt regulations establishing work practice standards for performingleadbased paint activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities. Thesestandardsmay includeappropriate documented methodologies, clearance levels and requirements for lead hazard screens, riskassessments, abatement activities, renovation activities, sample collection andanalysis andrecordkeeping. Beginning on August31,1998, all lead-based paint activities shallbeperformed in accordancewith work practicestandardsadopted underSe_ctionss4?-17-5_01through49:17-521.The commissionshall implementacompliance monitoring programtoensure compliance withthework practicestandards.(3)Thecommission shalladoptregulationsforcertificationoflead-based paintrisk assessors,projectdesigners, renovators, dust sampling technicians, supervisors, inspectors and workers.(4)Applicants for the issuanceorreissuance of certificates required underSectigns4&17--511through49-1 7-519 shall submit to the commission, on forms preparedbythecommission,anapplication.Inaddition, the applicant shall submit documentation deemed appropriatebythecommission providingtheeducational background and demonstrating satisfactory completionofthe applicable training programsand shallpaythe applicable fee.(5)The commission shall require certificates issued underSectbnz44-lI-ilJthrough49-17-521to bereissuedannually.(6)Exceptasotherwise requiredbySections@-17:jOlthrough 49-17-532,regulations adopted underSections29-17-50!through49-L7:531shallbeno more stringent than federal regulations for lead-basedpaint activities.(7)Sec3ons@,1_730_1through49z17-531donotapply toaperson whoisperforminglead-based paintactivities orabatementoflead-based paint hazardsorrenovationinaresidential dwelling ownedbythatperson, unlesstheresidential dwelling is occupiedbyaperson or persons other than theowner orowner'simmediate family while these activities are being performed, orachild residing in the buildinghasbeenidentifiedashaving an elevatedblood leadlevel.(8)Sections49-17-3IJthrough49:17,531donotapplytorenovations in target housing for which thefirmperforming the renovation has obtainedastatement signedbytheowner that the renovation willoccur in theowner'sresidence,nochild under age six (6) resides there,nopregnant woman residesthere, the housing isnotachild-occupied facility, and the owner acknowledges thattherenovationfirmMichie's Legal ResourcesPage2of2willnotberequiredto usetheworkpractices containedinSectio-ns49-17-501through49-17-531.Sources:Laws,1997,ch.390,95;Laws, 2000,ch.500,$1;Laws,2009, ch. 427,64, efffromandafter passage(approvedMar.23,2009,)Michie's Legal ResourcesPage1of1549-17-511.Lead-basedpaintriskassessor certificate required.(1)After August31,1998,itis unlawfulforan individualwhodoesnotpossess a valid lead-based paintriskassessorcertificate to conduct ariskassessmentorleadhazard screenaspartofany lead-basedpaintactivity.(2)ToqualifLfora lead-based paintriskassessor certificate, an applicant shall:(a)(i)Bea registered professional engineer or a licensed architect;or(ii)Wavebachelor's degreeina profession relatedtoengineering, health or environmental science andone(1)yearofexperience in a related field,asdeterminedbythe commission;or(iii) Haveanassociate's degreeandtwo(2)years of experience in a related field,asdeterminedbythecommission; or(iv)Haveahigh schooldiplomaor equivalent and three(3)yearsofexperience in a related field,asdeterminedbythecommission;(b)Satisfactorily complete an accredited training program for lead-based paint riskassessorsandleadbased paint inspectors; and(c) Demonstratetothe satisfactionofthe commission that the applicant is familiar with and capableofcomplyingfully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.Sources:Laws,1997,ch.390,Ij6,eff fromandafter July1,1997.Michie'sLegal ResourcesPage1of1-tj49-17-513.Lead-basedpaintprojectdesignercertificate required.(I)After August31,1998,it isunlawful for any personwhodoesnotpossessa validlead-based paintproject designer certificate to prepare abatement project designs, occupant protection plans andabatement reports.(2)To qualify foralead-basedpaintproject designer certificate,anapplicant shall:(a)(i)Bearegistered professional engineeror alicensed architect; or(ii) Have bachelor'sdegreein engineering, architecture oraprofession related to engineering orarchitecture and one(1)year of experience in building designor arelatedfield,asdeterminedbythecommission;or(iii) Have an associate's degree and two(2)years of experience in building designor arelated field,asdeterminedbythecommission;or(iv)Haveahigh school diploma or equivalent and three(3)years of experienceinbuilding design orarelated field,asdeterminedbythecommission;(b) Satisfactorily completeanaccredited training program for lead-based paint project designersand---lead-based paint supervisor; and(c)Demonstrate to the satisfactionofthe commission that the applicant is familiar with and capableofcomplying fully withallapplicable federal and state lawsandregulations.Sources:Laws, 1997,ch.390,fj7, eff fromandafter July1,1997.Michie's Legal ResourcesPage1of149-17-515.Lead-basedpaintsupervisorcertificate required.(1)AfterAugust31, 1998,itisunlawfulforanindividualwhodoesnotpossessavalid lead-basedpaintsupervisor certificate to directalead-based paint abatement activity and to prepare occupant protectionplansandabatement reports.(2)Toqualififoralead-based paint supervisor certificate,anapplicant shall:(a)Haveahigh school diplomaoritsequivalent and one(1)yearof experienceas acertified lead-basedpaint abatementworkerortwo(2)years of experiencein arelated field, as determinedbythecommissionorinthe building trades;(b)Satisfactorily completeanaccredited trainingprogram forlead-based paint supervisors;and(c)Demonstrateto thesatisfaction ofthecommissionthattheapplicantisfamiliar withandcapableofcomplying fullywith allapplicable federalandstate lawsandregulations.Sources:Laws, 1997, ch. 390,8,effti-omand afterJuly1,1997.Michie'sLegal ResourcesPage1of1S)49-17-516.Lead-based paint renovator certificate required.(1)After July1,2009, itisunlawful for an individual who doesnotpossess a valid lead-based paintrenovator certificatetodirect a lead-based paint renovation activityandlorconducttesting todeterminethepresenceoflead-based paintoncomponents affectedbyrenovation activities.(2)Toqualify for a lead-based paint renovator certificate,anapplicant shall:(a) Have a high schooldiplomaoritsequivalent and one(1)year of experienceasa lead-basedpaintabatementorrenovation workerortwo(2)yearsofexperience in a related field,asdeterminedbythecommissionor in the building trades;(b) Satisfactorily completeanaccredited training program for lead-based paint renovators;or(c)Havesuccess~llycompletedanaccredited abatement workerorsupervisor course, or havesuccessfully completedanEPA,HUDorEPA/HUDmodel renovation training course andhavetakenanaccreditedrefresherrenovator training course; and(d)Demonstrateto the satisfactionofthe commission that the applicantisfamiliar with and capableofcomplyinghllywith all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.Sources:Laws,2009, ch.427,tj9,eff fromandafter passage (approvedMar.23,2009.)Michie'sLegal ResourcesPage1of1tj49-17-517.Lead-based paint inspectorcertificate required.(1)After August 31, 1998,itisunlawful for an individual who does not possessavalid lead-based paintinspector certificatetoworkasan inspector onalead-based paint activity.(2)Toqualify foralead-based paint inspector certificate,anapplicant shall:(a)Haveahigh school diplomaorits equivalent;(b)Satisfactorily completeanaccredited training program for lead-based paint inspectors; and(c)Demonstratetothe satisfactionofthe commission that the applicant is familiar with and capableofcomplying fully with all applicable federalandstate laws and regulations.Sources:Laws, 1997,ch.390,9,efffromandafter July1,1997.Michie's LegalResourcesPage1of1$49-17-518.Lead-based paint dust sampling technician certificate required.(I)After July 1, 2009,it isunlawful foranindividual who does not possessavalid lead-based paintdust sampling technician certificatetoworkasadust sampling technician ona(Aslead-based paintrenovation.(2)Toqualify foralead-based paintdustsampling technician certificate,anapplicantshall:(a) Haveahigh schooldiploma or itsequivalent;(b)Satisfactorilycompleteanaccredited training program for lead-based paintdustsamplingtechnicians; or(c) Have successfully completedanaccredited lead-basedpaintinspector or risk assessor course andhave completedanaccredited refresher dust sampling technician course; and(d)Demonstrate to the satisfactionofthe commission that the applicantisfamiliar with and capableofcomplying fully with all applicable federalandstate lawsandregulations.Sources:Laws, 2009,ch.427,$10, eff from and after passage (approvedMar.23,2009.)Michie'sLegalResourcesPage1of1l$19-17-519.Lead-based paint abatement worker certificate required; certificatenotrequired forworkon renovation activities.(1)After August31, 1998,itis unlawfulforanindividual whodoesnotpossessavalid lead-based paintabatement worker certificatetowork asaworkeronalead-based paint abatement activity.(2)After August31,1998, it isunlafilforafirmtoemployaperson asaworkeronalead-based paintabatement activity whodoesnotpossessavalid lead-basedpaintabatement worker certificateinaccordancewith this section.(3)To qualify foralead-based paint abatement worker certificate an individualshall:(a) Satisfactorily completeanaccredited training program for lead-basedpaintabatement workers; and(b)Demonstratetothe satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capableofcomplyingfully with all applicable federalandstate laws and regulations.(4)Workers engagedinrenovation activities arenotrequired to possess certification.Sources:Laws, 1997, ch.390,910; Laws, 2009, ch. 427,95,eff from and after passage (approvedMar.23,2009.)Michie's Legal ResourcesPage1of1tj49-17-521.Lead-basedpaintcertified firm certificatefirm iscertified forrenovationsorabatementsorboth.required;certificates to indicate whether(I)After August31,1998,it isunlawful for any firm whichdoesnot possessavalid lead-based paintcertifiedfirmcertificatetoperformoroffer to perform any lead-based paint activity covered underSections-49-17-501through49:17-531.Certificates issued priortoJuly1,2009, shallbevalidonlyforabatements. Certificates issued after July1,2009, shall indicate whether thefirmis certified forrenovationsorabatements; or certifiedforboth renovationsandabatements.(2) Toqualify foralead-based paint certifiedfirmcertificate,anapplicant shall submittothecommission aletter attesting that the firm shall employonlyappropriatelycertifiedemployeestoconduct lead-based paint activities and that thefirmand its employees shallfollow the workpracticestandards adopted underSecti~ns.CCk17-301through49-17-531inconductingthose activities.Applicant's letter submitted after July1,2009, shall indicate whether the applicantintendsto performrenovationsorabatements;ortoperform both renovationsandabatements.(3)Applicants for lead-based paint certified firm certificate shallpaytheapplicablefee.Sources:Laws,1997, ch. 390,511; Laws, 2009, ch.427,96,efffrom and after passage (approvedMar.23,2009.)Michie'sLegalResourcesPage 1of1!49-17-523.Denialofissuanceorreissuanceofcertificates.The commissionmay denytheissuanceorreissuanceofanycertificate required underSections-@-17-511through49-17-521if:(a)there hasbeena failuretocomply withtheapplication proceduresestablishedbyregulations promulgatedbythecommission;(b)iftheapplicant failstosatisfytheapplication criteria establishedbySections-gZ17-51)1through49-17,531 andbyregulationspromulgatedbythe commission;or(c)iftheapplicantfailstopaythe applicable fee.Sources:Laws,1997, ch.390,S12,efffrom and afterJuly1, 1997.Michie'sLegalResourcesPage 1of1§49-17-525.CreationofLead-BasedPaint ProgramOperationsFund;fees.(1)(a) Thereiscreatedinthe StateTreasuryafund to bedesignatedastheLead-BasedPaintProgramOperations Fund,referred to in thissection as "fund,"tobeadministeredbytheexecutive director andexpendedbyappropriation approvedbytheLegislature.(b)Moniesinthe fund shallbeutilized topayreasonable directandindirect costs associatedwiththeadministration, educational outreachandenforcementofthe lead-based paint activityaccreditationandcertificationprogram.(c) Expendituresmay bemade from thefund upon requisitionbytheexecutive director(d) Thefund shallbetreatedasa specialtrustfund.Interestearnedontheprincipaltherein shallbecreditedby theTreasurertothe fund.(e)Thefund mayreceive monies fromany available publicorprivatesource, including,but notlimitedto, collectionoffees,interest, grants,taxes,public andprivatedonations, judicialactionsandappropriated funds.(f)Moniesin thefund at theendofthe fiscal year shallberetainedin the fund for useinthenextsucceeding fiscalyear to beexpendedbyappropriation approvedbythe Legislature.(2)(a) Thecommission shall setbyorder a scheduleoffeesfor theaccreditationoftraining programs,issuanceandreissuanceofcertificates andlead-based paintabatementandrenovationprojects.Thecommissionshallgraduate feelevelstoreflectthetypeofcertificateandthesize of theproject, asthecasemaybe.(b)All monies collectedunderthis sectionshallbedeposited intothe fund.(c)Thecommissionmaydelegatetothe departmentresponsibility for thecollectionoffeesunderthissection.(d)Any personrequired to paya feeunderthis sectionwhodisagreeswiththe calculationorapplicabilityofthefee maypetitionthecommissionforahearinginaccordancewithSection 49-17-35,MississippiCode of1972. Anyhearingshallbein accordance with theprovisionsofSection49-17-33,MississippiCodeof1972.(e)Feescollectedunder thissectionshallnotsupplant or reduceinany waythegeneral fundappropriationtothedepartment.Sources:Laws,1997.ch.390,13;Laws, 2009, ch. 427,$7,eff fromand after passage (approvedMar. 23,2009.)LVIILI~~CsLegalKesourcesPage1of1§49-17-527.Prohibitions under chapter.Itisunlawful to:(a)Failor refusetocomplywith anyrule, regulation or orderofthe commissionissuedunder Sections40-17-501through49-17-531_;(b)Failor refusetoestablish, maintain, provide,copy,orpermitaccesstorecords or reportsasrequiredbyScctlons49-17-501through 49-17-531regulationsadoptedunderSectio_ns4')-J7:S0_1through49-17:531;(c)Failorrefusetopermitentry orinspectionasrequiredbySections7-501through 49-l7:531orregulations adopted underSections49:17-501through49:17-531;(d)Obtain certificationthroughfraudulent representation;(e) Failtoobtain certification from the commission orthe UnitedStatesEnvironn~entalProtectionAgencyandperformworkrequiring certificationata job site;or(f)Fraudulently obtain certification and engage in anylead-based paintactivities requiring certification.Sources:Laws, 1997, ch.390,914,efffromand after July 1,1997.Michie'sLegalResourcesPage1of2549-17-529.Penalties; reprimands; suspension and revocationofcertificates;procedure;depositofcollected monies.(1)Any personfoundbythecommissionto have violatedSections4!)-17-31through49-17-531or anyruleorregulationorwritten orderofthecommission issuedunderSectio~ls-49-17-501through49-17-531oranycertificate or accreditationissued underSections@J7-501through49-17-531shallbesubjecttoa civilpenaltyofnotmore than Twenty-five ThousandDollars($25,000.00)foreachviolation.Thepenalty may beassessedandleviedbyorderofthecommission after noticeand hearinginaccordancewithsubsection(5) ofthissection. In addition, the commissionmayissue a reprimandorasuspension or revocationofanycertificateissued to thepersonunderSections49-17-501through49-17-531.Thereprimand, suspensionorrevocation maybeassessed andlevied byorder of thecommission afternoticeandhearingasprovidedin subsection(5) ofthissection.(2)Inlieuof,orinaddition to, thepenalty provided for insubsection(1)ofthis section,the commissionmay institute andmaintaininthenameofthe stateanyproceedingsnecessary toenforceSectionsA9-17-50_1_through49-17-53_1,rules and regulations adoptedunderSectim~s49-1 7-501through49-17-531,andordersand certificates issuedunderSections4'$-17:501through49-17,531intheappropriate circuit,chancery,countyorjustice courtof thecounty in which venue may lie.Thecommissionmayobtainmandatoryorprohibitory injunctiverelief,eithertemporaryorpermanent.anditshallnot benecessaryinthose casesthatthe statepleadorprove:(a)that irreparable damagewould result ifthe injunctiondidnotissue; (b)that there is noadequateremedyatlaw;or (c)that a written complaint orcommissionorderhasfirst beenissued for the allegedviolation.(3)Anypersonwhoknowingly submitsfalse orinaccurate informationinsupportofanapplicationforissuanceorreissuanceofan accreditationoracertificate underSecAons49-17-jQIthrough49-U-53_1orwhowillfully failstocomply withtheconditionsof theaccreditation orthecertificate issuedbythecommissionorwho willfully violates Sections49-17-311through49-1_7-L31,oranyrule, regulationorwritten orderofthe commission or emergency orderissuedbythedirectorinpursuance thereof, uponconviction, shallbe guiltyofa misdemeanor and finednot lessthanOne Hundred Dollars ($100.00)within the discretionofthe court.Each dayinwhich thatviolation exists or continues shall constitute aseparateoffense.(4)Inadditiontoor in lieuoffiling acriminalcomplaintforthewillfulmisconduct described insubsection(3)ofthis section, the commissionmayimposeacivil penaltyin accordancewithsubsection(l)(a)ofthis section,and shallimpose a reprimand orasuspensionorrevocationofany certificateinaccordance withsubsection(l)(b)ofthis section.(5)Allproceedingsand hearings before thecommissionregardingviolationsofSections49-17-501through49-17-53or any ruleorregulation, written orderofthecommission, emergency orderofthedirectororcertificateissuedorreissuedbythe commissioninpursuancethereoforanycertificate issuedunderSectbnsc):l7-501through49-L7-131andall appealstherefrom shallbeconducted inaccordancewithSecti0ns49~1_7-31through49-17-4l,Mississippi Codeof1972.(6)Allfines, penaltiesandother sumsrecovered orcollectedbythe commission for andonbehalfofthestateunderthis sectionshallbedepositedinthe Pollution EmergencyFundestablished underSection-49-17-68,MississippiCodeof1972.Michie'sLegalResourcesSources:Laws,1997,ch.390,$15,eff fromand afterJuly1,1997Page2of2Michie's Legal ResourcesPage1of1949-17-531.Authorityofcommissiontoestablishreciprocityrequirements.Thecommissionmayestablish requirementsfor reciprocity foraccreditationandcertificationofriskassessors, project designers, supervisors,renovators, dustsamplingtechnicans,inspectors and workerswith otherstatesthathave established accreditation and certification programs that meet or exceedtherequirements establishedbythecommissionforaccreditation and certificationinthisstate,Sources:Laws,1997,ch.390,$16;Laws, 2009,ch.427,Ij8,efffrom and after passage (approvedMar.23,2009.)CreationofblississippiComprehensive MultimediaWasteMinimizationProgramwithinthedepartment,see849-31-11.549-2-6.CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality.(1)Thereis herebycreatedtheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality,tobecomposedofseven(7)personsappointedbytheGovernor,withtheadviceandconsentoftheSenate,foratermofseven(7)years.One(1)personshallbe appointedfrom eachcongressionaldistrictasconstitutedJanuary1,1978,andtwo(2)members shallbeappointedfromthestateatlarge.TheinitialtermsofthemembersFromcongressionaldistrictsshalIbeforone(I),two(2),three(31,four(4)andfive(5)yearsrespectively,andtheinitialtermsofthemembersfromthe stateatlarge shall beone(1)forsix(6)yearsandone(1)forseven(7)years.Thereafter, allterms shallbeforseven(7)years.ThemembersservingonthepredecessorCommissiononNaturalResourcesonJune30,1989,shallcontinuetoserveasmembersofthesuccessor CommissiononEnvironmentalQualityuntiltheexpirationofthetermoftheirappointmenttothepredecessorcommission.(2)Thecommissionshallelectfromitsmembershipachairmanwhoshallpresideovermeetingaandavicechairmanwhoshallpreside intheabsenceofthe chairman orwhenthechairmanshallbeexcused.(3)Thecommisaionshalladopt rules andregulationsgoverningtimesandplacesformeetings,andgoverningthemannerofconductingitsbusiness.Each memberofthecommissionshalltake theoathprescribedbySection268oftheConstitutionandshallenterintobondinthe amountofThirtyThousandDollars($30,000.00)tobe approvedbythe SecretaryofState,conditionedaccordingtolawandpayabletothe StateofMississippibeforeassumingthedutieeofoffice.Anymemberwhoshallnotattendthree(3)consecutiveregularmeeting8ofthecommissionshallbesubjecttoremovalbyamajority voteofthecommissionmembers.(4)Thememberaofthecommissionshallreceive noannualsalary,butshallreceiveperdiem compensationasauthorizedbylawforeachdaydevotedtothedischargeofofficialduties,andshallbeentitledtoreimbursementforallactualandnecessaryexpensesincurredinthedischargeoftheirduties,includingmileageasauthorizedbylaw.Thecommissionshall becomposedofpersonswithextensive knowledgeof,orpracticalexperienceinatleastone(1)ofthemattersofjurisdictionofthecommission.(6)Thecommission isauthorized andempoweredtouseandexpendany.fundsreceived byitfromanysourceforthepurposesofthis chapter.Suchfundsshallbe expendedinaccordancewiththestatutesgoverningtheexpenditureofstatefunds.SOURCES:Lawq1978,ch.484,O3;Laws,1980,ch660,P22;Laws,1989,ch.34.4,9130,eftfromandafterJuly1,1989.CroeoReferences-Selectionofsiteforcornmerciaihazardouswastemanagementfacility,see$417-18-1etseq.DEPT.OFENV~O~~ENTALQUALITYQ49-24Provisionauthorizinguniformperdiemcompensationfor officersandemployeesofstateboards,commissionsandagencies,see525-3-69.Allocationofmineral royaltiesforadministrationofmineral leasedivision,see429-7-3.RoleofCommission onEnvironmental Qualityinregulatingonsitewastewaterdisposalsystems,see8441-67-3etseq.Water Pollution ControlRevolvingFund, see$849-17-81etseq.DutiesofcommissionwithrespecttoComprehensive MultimediaWasteMinimizationAct,see449-31-11.Promulgationofrulesandregulationsbycommission onenvironmentalqualityforadministrationofSurfaceCoalMiningandReclamationLaw,see853-9-11.JUDICIAL DECISIONS1.Ingeneral.TheMississippiCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality(Commission)actedarbitrarilyandcapriciously,andinconflictwiththemoratoriumstatute(417-17-59),indecidingthatithadnojurisdictionpertainingtotheissuance,modification,revocationortransferofanon-hazardoussolidwastedisposal permit while alsoholdingthatitdidhave jurisdictionovertheparties andsubjectmatterconcerningCommissionrulesand regulations requiring thecontractoperatorofthesolidwastefacility toholdapermit;these2determinationsweretotally inconsistentinviewoftheprocessinwhichjg49-2-1etseq.arid49-17-1etseq.determinethehierarchyandmethod in whichtheCommissionandtheMississippiEnvironmentalQualityPermitBoardareto govern,and4817-17-1etseq,clearly delegatedauthoritytotheCommissiontoenactsufficientrulesandregulationsto both define"tracsfer"andsufficientlycarryouttheprocessasamatterofimportantpublicpolicy.MississippiDep'tofEnvtl. Qualityv.Weeme,663So.2d266(Miss.1996).449-2-6.MississippiCommiaeiononEnvironmentalQualityassumingpowersanddutiesofMississippi CommissiononNaturalResources,TheMississippi Commissionon Environmental QualityshallbetheMiseissippi CommissiononNaturalResourceswiththeexceptionoftheBureauofParksandRecreation,andshall retainallpowersanddutiesgrantedbylawto theMississippi CommissiononNaturalResourceswiththeexceptionoftheDivisionofParks andRecreation,andwherevertheterm"Mississippi Commission onNaturalResourcesnappears inanylawthesameshallmeantheMississippi Commission onEnvironmentalQuality.SOURCESLaws,1989,ch.544,!4129,efffromandafterJuly1,1989.CrossReference0-Generalprovisionsregardingthereorganizationoftheexecutivebranchofgovernment, see7-17-1etseq.JUDICIAL DECISIONS1.Ingeneral.in decidingthatithadnojurisdictionTheMississippiCommissiononEnvi-pertainingtotheissuance,modification,ronmentalQuality(Commission) actednr-revocation ortransferofanon-hazardousbitrarilyandcapriciously,andinconflictsolidwastedisposalpermit whilealsowiththemoratoriumgtatute(517-17-59),holdingthatitdidhavejurisdiction overthe partiesandsubjectmatterconcerningCommissionrulesandregulations requiringthecontractoperatorofthesolidwaste facilitytoholdapermit; these2determinationsweretotally inconsistentinviewoftheprocessinwhich$949-2-1etseq,and49-17-1et3eq.determinethehierarchy andmethodinwhichtheCommissionandtheMississippiEnvironmentalQuality PermitBoardaretogovern,and4817-17-1etseq.clearlydelegatedauthoritytotheCommissiontoenactsuf-ficientrulesand regulationstobothdefine"transfer"andsuficientlycarryouttheprocessasamatterofimportantpublicpolicy.MississippiDep'tofEnvtl.Qualityv.Weems,653So.2d266rhIiss.1995).$49-2-7.DepartmentofEnvironmental QualityassumingpowersanddutiesofDepartmentofNaturalResources;organizationofdepertment;duties,TheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityshallbethebIississippiDepartmentofNaturalResourceswiththeexceptionoftheOfficeofParksandRecreation,mdshallretainallpowersandduties grantedbylawtotheMississippiDepartmentofNaturalResources withtheexception oftheOfficeofParksandRecreation,andwherevertheterm"MississippiDepartmentofNaturalResourcesnappearsinanylawthesameshallmeantheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality.'fieExecutive Directorofthe DepartmentofEnvironmental Qualitymayassigntotheappropriateoficesanypowersanddutiesdeemedappropriate tocarryoutthelawfuldutiesofthedepartment.'fiedepartment shallbecomposedofthefollowingoffices:(a)OfficeofGeologyandEnergyResources;(b)OfficeofLandandWaterResources;and(c)OfficeofPollution Control.Eachofficeshall becomposedoftheadministrativeunitssetforthintheconsolidationplan adoptedbythecommission,subjecttochangesbytheexecutive director,withapprovalofthecommission,ashereinaftersetforth.Thedepartmentis designatedasthesinglestatedepartmenttoreceiveandexpendanyfederalfundsbeingreceived orexpendedbyanyagencytransferredtothedepartmentbyChapter484,Lawsof1975,andto receiveandexpendanyfederalhndsmadeavailnbleformatterswithinthejurisdictionofthe department.'Thedepartmentshallberesponsiblefor conserving,managing,developingandprotectingthenaturalresourcesoftheStateofMississippiwithinthejurisdictionofthedepartment,withtheexceptionoffunctionsoftheOfficeof,RecreationandParks.The departmentshallcoordinateallfunctionsofstategovernmentrelatedtonaturalresources withinthejurisdictionofthedepartment.Thedepartmentshallnot exerciseanyofitsauthorityorpowersgrantedunder theprovisionsofthissectioninamannerwhichwouldbeinconsistentwiththeprovisionsofSection29-1-1.SOURCES:Laws,1978,ch.i84,35;Laws,1089,ch.544,5132;Luwq1090,ch.522,928;Law*,1993,ch.615,94,efffromandafterJuly1,1993.Editor'sNote-For3completedistributionofsectionsafrectedbyChapter484,L~wsofL978,see AllocationofActsTableinStatutory'fablesVolume.CroseReferences-Generalprovisionsreganlingthereorganizationoftheexecutivebranchofgovernment,see$87-17-1etseq.Administrationand enforcementoftheSolidW&SDisposalLawof1974,see5g17-17-2,17-17-27.Roleofthe DepartmentofEnvironmental Qualitywithrespect to promotionofprojects fortreatmentofsolid orhazardous wastes,see4417-17-101etseq.Developmentandadministrationofstatenonhazardoussolidwastemanagementplan, see4817-17-221and17-17-223.Allocationofmineralroyaltiesforadministrationofmineral leasedivisioi,see429-7-3.Powereand dutiesofdepartmentwithrespecttobonds issuedbytheMississippiDevelopmentBank,see831-26-103.QualificationsforpositionsofdiredorsofBureausofGeologyand EnergyResourcrs,Land andWaterResourcee,andPollution Control,see849-2-16.DesignationofDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityaaprimarystateagencyinentering agreementswithNationalSpeceTechnologyLaboratories, see449-2-23.Proceduresforpublication, adoption,amendment or repealofrulesandregulationsnecessarytoimplementanylawadministeredbythedepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,see849-17-25.Water Pollution ControlRevolvingFund,see8949-17-81etseq.Dutiesandpowereofbureauofland and waterresourcesinaeaistingwaterway,riverbasinandwatershedauthorities and districts,see361-3-16.Provisionauthorizingthe'IbmigbeeRiverValleyWaterManagementDistricttotransfertitletoTraceStateParkinPontotocCountytatheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,see461-13-111.AdminiatrationofSurfaceCoalMiningandReclamationLawbydepartmentofenvironmentalaualitv.see463-9-9,UseofpesticideregistrationfeesbyDiviaionofPlant IndustryofDepartmentofAgricultureandCommerceandDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality tocarryoutprogramofprotecting undergroundwaterresourcesfrompeaticidea,see(569-23-7.UseoffertilizerregistrationfeesbyDivisionofPlantIndustryofDepartmentofAgriculture andCommerceandDepartmentofEnvironmental Qualitytocarryoutprogramofprotectingundergroundwaterremurceefromfertilizers, see876-47-7.JCmICLALDECISIONS1.Ingeneral,TheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality(Commission) actedarbitrarily andcapriciously,andin conflictwiththemoratoriumstatute(517-17-69),indecidingthatithadnojurisdictionpertainingtotheissuance,modjfication,revocationortransferofanon-hazardoussolidwastedisposalpermitwhileale0holdingthatitdidhavejurisdictionoverthepartiee andsubjectmatterconcerningCommissionrules andregulations requiringthecontract operatorofthesolidwastefucilitytoholdapermit;these2detednationeweretotally inconaistentinviewoftheprocessinwhich$949-2-1etseq.and49-17-1etseq.determinethehierarchyand methodinwhichtheCommissionandtheMississippiEnvimnmentaiQuality PermitBoardaretogovern,and9917-17-1etseq,clearly delegatedauthoritytotheCommissiontoenactadficientrulesandregulationstobothdefine"transfer* andsufficientlycarryouttheprocessasamatterofimportantpublicpolicy.MississippiDep'tofEnvtl.Qualityv.Weems,663So.2d266(Miss.1996).§49.17-13C~NSERVATIONANDECO~YJUDICIALDECISIONSDutiesandreaponsibilitieaincludingallowingauthorityforEducationalTelevisiontocontract(Q374U-1I),givingconcurrenceforthemeoffun&totravel outridethecontinentalUnitedStah(92&3-11),advertisingforandacceptingbidronequipmentfortheStat.CrimeLaboratory(Q63-11-47),grantingauthorityforthepurchaiwofmotorvehiclerbyeta&tiepartmen&inetitutio~,oragencies(325-1-77),andapprovingdkpemementoffun&bythe.WhippiAir and WaterPollu.tionCommission(f49-17-13),areadministrativefunctiomwithintheprerogativeoftheexecutive department,andstatuteavestingthmpowersandfunctio~inmembersofthelegislatureviolatsMissConatArt1(12mdamunco~titutional.AlexandervSlate(1983,LM~)441So2d1329.49-17-13.[Codes,1942,3710f3-131;Laws, 1968, ch.258,211AmLaws,1972,ch.505,517)RepealedbyLaws,1978,ch.484,957,efffromandafterJuly1,1979.Editor'.NobFormer349-17-16relatedtotheoathandbondofthe executive secretaryoftheAirandWaterPollution&ntrolCornmiseion.§49-17-17.Powersandduties.Thecommissionshallhaveandmayexercisethefollowing powersanddutiea:(a)Generalsupervisionoftheadministrationandenforcementofsections49-17-1through49-17-43andsections17-17-1through17-1747,and allruleaandregulationsandorderspromulgated thereunder;(b)Todevelop comprehensiveprogramsfortheprevention,controlandabatementofneworexistingpollutionofthe airandwatersofthestab;(c)Toadvise,consult,cooperate,orenterintocontracts,grants andcooperativeagreementswithanyfederalorstateagencyorsubdivision thereof,otherstatesandinterstateagencies,oranypublicorprivate institutionlocatedinsideoroutsidetheStateofMississippi,andwithatfectedgroups, politicalsubdivisions,andindustriesinfurtheranceofcarrying outtheprovisionsofsections49-17-1through49-17-43and shallhavetheauthorityto enterintocompactawithanyotherstateorstatesforthepurposeofachievingtheobjectivesofsuchsectionswithrespecttoairandwaters,ortoauthorizetheexecutivedirectorwiththeapprovalofthecommissiontoexerciseanyoftheaforementionedpowers;(d)Toadministerfundsallocatedtothestate'swaterand airpollutionabatementgrantprogram,toacceptandadministerloansandgrantsfromthefederalgovernmentandfromothersources, publicorprivate, forcarryingoutanyofitsfunctions,which loansandgrantsshallnotbeexpendedforother than thepurposesfor whichprovided;(elToencourage,participate in,orconductstudies,investigations,research and demonstrations relatingtoairandwaterqualityand220pollutionandcauses,prevention, controlandabatementasitmaydeemadvisableandnecesuqforthedischargeofitsdutieaundersections49-17-1through49-17-43;tomakefundsavailablefromthewaterpollutionabatementgrantfundbymeansofadvanceatopoliticalsubdivisioneinthisstateinanamountnottoexceedonepercent(I%)oftheestimatedproject costaaapprovedbyandunder suchrulesandregulationsaeadoptedbythecornmistionforthepreparationofprojectplanningreportsandfeasibilityanalyses;andtoexercisesuchsupervisionasitmaydeemadvisableand.necessaryforthedischargeofitsdutiesundersections49-17-1through49-17-43;(0Torequiretherepaymentoffunda madeavailabletoapoliticalsubdivisionundersubsection(elabovetothewaterpollutionabatementgrantfund priortothereceiptofany otherfundabyanypoliticalsubdivision providingservicestotheareaandreceivingfundsprovidedundersections49-17-1through49-17-43;anyfundamade available toanypolitical subdivisions providingservicestotheareaandreceivingfun&undertheprovisionsofsaidsectiomshallberepaidinthesame mannermareotherfundamadeavailabletothepoliticalsubdiviaiotmundertheprovisionsofsaidsections;(g)Tocollectanddisseminateinformationrelatingtoairand waterqualityandpollutionand theprevention, control, supervisionandabatementthereof;(h)To adopt,modifyorrepealandpromulgate ambientairandwaterqualitystandardsandemissionsstandardsforthestateunder suchconditionsasthecommissionmayprescribe fortheprevention,controlandabatementofpollution;(i)To adopt,modify,repeal,andpromulgate,afterduenoticeandhearing,and, wherenot otherwiseprohibitedbyfederalorstatelaw,tomake exceptionstoandgrantexemption8andvariancesfrom,andtoenforcerulesandregulationsimplementingoreffectuatingthepowemanddutieaofthecommissionundersectiona49-17-1through49-17-43andsectione17-17-1through17-17-47,andaathecommissionmaydeemneewearytaprevent,controlandabateexistingor potentialpollution;(j)Toieaue,modify,orrevokeorders(1)prohibiting,controllingorabatingdischargesofcontaminantsandwaetesintotheairandwatemofthestate;(2)requiringtheconstructionofnewdisposalsystem,oraircleaningdevices,oranypartsthereoforthemodscation,extensionoralterationofexistingdisposal systems,oraircleaningdevices,oranypartathereof,ortheadoptionofotherremedialmeaaureatoprevent,controlor--abateairandwaterpollution;and(3)settingstandardsofairorwaterquality orevidencinganyotherdeterminationbythecommiseionundersections49-17-1through49-17-43;(k)Toholdsuchhearings,tohenoticcnrofhearingandsubpoenasrequiringtheattendanceofsuchwitnessesandtheproductionofsuchevidence,toadministeroaths,andtotakeeuchtestimonyT ISthecommissioadeemsnecebaarJT,(7)Torequirethepriorsubmimionofplans,specidcationaandotherdatarelativeta,andtoinspecttheconstructionof,disposalsystem,oraircleaningdevices,oranypartthereof,inconnectionwiththeissuanceofsuchpermitsorapprovalasarerequiredbysections49-17-1through49-37-(m)Torequintpropermaintenanceandoperationofdispoaaisystems,or&-cleaningdevices;andtorequiretheinstallatiouandoperationofmonitoringdevicesorrnethdawmaybedeemednecessaryandthemaintenanceandsubmiaeionofmonitoringandoperatingrecordsasmaybeprescribed;(n)Toexerciseallincidentalpowemnecessarytocarryoutthepurpoaesofseetiom49-17-1through49-17-43andsectioa17-17-1through17-17-47;and(01Todelegateinsuchmanner&itseafitthedutiaandpowersrelatingtoairandwaterqualityandpollution controltotheagency memberspresentlyengagedintheseveral0eldaofwateroraircontrolorpollution.Incam^ofdifferenceofopinionbetweensuchagencieawtotheirrespectivedeldofoperation,thecommiasionshalldelegatesaidresponsibilitytotheproperagency,andthecommiaaion'sactionthereinshallbeBnal.Nothing containedinthislawshallbedeemedtogranttothecommiaaionanyjurisdictionor authoritytamakeanyrule orregofation,recommendationordeterminationortoenteranyorderwith respecttoairconditionsexir,tingsolelywithinthepropertyboundariaofcommercialandindustrialplants,works,orshopsortoaffecttherelatiombetweenemployersandemployeeswithrespecttoorarisingoutofanyaircondition.SOURCESCod*194%f71061181krr,1968,ch.258,fB)1871,cb.468.f31872,ch.SO&g&lB77,ch.327,fl1901,ch.528,j1%1981,ch.411,f&ed&omanddtmpauago(apprordMwh241982).Edltar'.NohSection4817-5providerthatthoword"commiuron",forpurpollsrof$1)4917-1thmugh4917-45,mewthoMisaisripplCornmkRfanonNatumIRarourcmactiqthmughthoBureauofPollutionControloftheDepartmentofNaturalRemurearSection4917-7prwidwthatthewoda"1CllsrirrippIAhandWrbrPollutionControlComddon"aherwcntheymayappearintholaw'ofthoStabofMiuhipPfshdkconetruedt~meanthoMfrderippiCammiuiononNaturalReclaurcsr,Won49-26.however,providarthnttheterm"MIsrMppiCaeononNahualRuwud'shaUmeanthoMlsrtuippiComddoaonEnvimnmentdQunlitywhopeveritmayappeuintholamoftheStat.ofMbrkrippLCroumferencscRaportrportalningtowatrncontainingracirorctivemrrbdalr,mof48-14-39.InjunctivereliefincassrofimminentandsuhtmtWhazudoreadaagennent,seo1)49-17-43.Dhburwmentof10-madeunderwatorpollutionabatementgrantprogram,ecnf49-17-63.Applicationofthiadoatotholevyand~montofpenaltiesforavfolatlonoftheundergroundstoragetankact,seeQ4417-437.222Coaahdwetland#prowtionha,see41927-1atseq.Surfaceminingaodreclamationofland.sea9953-7-1etoeq.Statechemicallaboratory.eee467-21-9.whandhctlcnRaference61AAmJur2d.PollutionControl996,51,52.122,123,133.136.93CJS,WatarrQg43stecq.20AmJurP1&RFonxu(Ibv),PollutionControl.Form1etseq.(airpollution);11etseq.(waterpollutionandBewsgadinpmd2,31etwq.Imultipleenviromnentalthreaufromsinglesource).1978MhiarippiSupreme CourtRaviea:To*.j0MisrLJ137,March1979.~otrtioValidityofstateandlocalairpollutionadminietrativerulm.74-4th566.Constructionandapplicationof34101-105ofNationalEnvironmentalPoiicyActof1969(12USCS384331-4335)requiringallfederalagenciestoconsiderenvironmenraifactorsintheirplanninganddeciionmaking.17ALRFed33.Citiznn'ractionagainstAdminiatratorofEnvironmentalProte~zionAgencytocomplperfor.manceofnondiscretionarydutyuder8SOS(ak3)ofFederalWatsrPollutionControlActAmendmentiof1972133USCS81365(ak2)).57ALRFed851.JUDICIALDECISIONSWhereanoperatorofapoultryprocesdngplantmaintaiaedawmt6syatampreventingdischargeintostabwaterabutaeepageandintermittentoverf3owintoanaturaldrycreekbedoccurredparticularlyabrarainfallofdisasterproportiomthecornmiasionhadtheauthoritytoindulgethe operator witha tolerancepermitforsuchtimaMwarreasonablynecessarytoeithertreatthewas-waterinthemannerrequiredortoremedytilesituationwhere rainfallcadtemporarydis-chargeofwsawwatar;andthecornmiserionshould havedoneso,despitathefactthattheoperabrwaaanewindustryandthecommbsioncouldnotordinarilyhuetolerancepermittoanewplantsinceithadnotbeenpmvioulypollutingstatewebra.MFC%r-vicar(AAL)Corp.vMississippiAir&WatdrPollutionControlCom.(1974,Miss)293So2d16.$49-17-19.Standardsofairandwaterquality.(a)Inordertocarry outthepurposesofSections49-17-1through49-17-43,thecommissionmaysetambient standardsofairand waterqualityforthestateorportionsthereof.Such ambient standardsofqualityshallbesuchastoprotectthepublichealthandwelfareandthepresentandprospectivefutureuseofsuchairandofsuchwatsnfor publicwatersupplies,propagationoffishandaquaticlifeandwildlife,recreationalpurposes,andagricultural, industrialand otherlegitimateuses.Suchambientstandardsmaybeamendedfromtimetotimeasdeterminedtobenecessarybythecommission.InordertocanyoutthepurposesofSections49-17-1through49-17-43,thecommissionmayalsosetemissionstandardsforthepurposeofcontrollingaircontamination,airpollutionandthesourcesthereof.Inestablishingambientairqualitystandardsforodor,thecommissionshalladoptrecognized objectivestandardsiftheyexist.Intheabsenceofarecognizedobjectiveambientairqualitystandardforodor,thecommissionmayadopt suchsubjectivestandardsasmaybeappropriate.Inestablishing suchstandardsrelatingtopesticidesandcommercialfertilizersforunderground water,thecommissionshalladoptfederalstandardsiftheyexist.Ifnofederalstandardexists,thecommissionshallpetitiontheU.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency toestablishafederal223$49-24,CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality;powersandduties.(1)EffectiveJuly1,1979,thecommissionshall havethefollowingpoweraandduties:(a)Toformulatethepolicyofthedepartmentregardingnaturalresourceswithinthejurisdictionofthedepartment;(b)Toadopt,modify,repeal,andpromulgate,afterduenoticeandhearing,andwhere nototherwiseprohibitedbyfederalorstatelaw,tomakeexceptionstoandgrantexemptionsandvariancesfrom,and toenforcewlesandregulations implementing or effectuatingthepowersanddutiesofthecommissionunder anyandallstatuteswithinthecommission'sjurisdiction,andasthecommission may deem necessarytoprevent,controlandabateexistingorpotentialpollution;(c)Toapplyfor,receiveandexpendanyfederalorstatehdsorcontributions,gifts,devises, bequestsorfundefromanyothersource;(d)'lbcommissionorconductstudiesdesignedto determinealternativemethodsofmanagingor usingthe naturalresourcesofthis state,inamannertoinsureefficiencyandmaximumproductivity;(e)Toenterinto,andto authorizetheexecutivedirectortoexecutewiththeapprovalofthecommission,contracta,grantaandcooperativeagreementswithanyfederalorstateagencyorsubdivieion thereof,or anypublicorprivateinstitutionlocated insideoroutsidetheStateofMississippi,oranyperson, corporationorassociationinconnectionwithcarryingout theprovisionsofthis chapter;butthisauthorityunder this chapterandunderanyanddlstatuteswithinthecommission'sjurisdiction,exceptthosestatutesrelatingtotheBureauofRecreationandParks,shallnot includecontracts,granborcooperativeagreementswhichdonotdevelopdataorinformation usablebythecommission,orwhichprovidegwds,servicesorfacilitiestothecommiseionoranyofitabureaus,andshallexcludeanymoniesforspecialinterestgroupsforpurposesoflobbyingorotherwisepromotingtheirspecialinterests;and(f)Todischarge suchotherduties,responsibilitiesandpowersasarenecessarytoimplementtheprovisionsofthischapter.(2)TheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,OfficeofGeologyandEnergy Resourcesshallbe responsibleforprogrammanagement,procurement,developmentandmaintenanceoftheMississippi DigitalEarthModel,whichshould includethefollowingseven(7)coredatalayersofadigitalalandbase computermodelofthe StateofMississippi:.(a)Geodetic control;(b)Elevationandbathymetry;(c)Orthoimagery;(dlHydrography;(e)Transportation;(0Government boundaries;and(g)Cadastral.Withrespecttothecadastrallayer,theauthorityandresponsibilityoftheMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,OfficeofGeologyandEnergyResourcesshallbelimitedto compilinginformationsubmittedbycounties.Forallseven(7)framework layers,theMississippiDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,OfficeofGeologyandEnergyResource8shallbetheintegratorofdatafromall sourcesandtheguarantorofdatacompletenessandconsistencyandshalladministerthecouncil's policiesandstandardsfortheprocurementofremotesensingandgeographic informationsystemdabbystateandlocalgovernmentalentities.SOURCES:Laws,1978,ch.W,46;Lawa,1982,ch.411,i6;Laws,2003,ch.627,43,efffromandafterJuly1,2003,Editor'sNote-The*councilnreferredtointhelastparagraphof(2)ietheMississippiCouncilforRemoteSensingandGeographic InformationSystemsdescribedin926-58-21.AmendmentNotes-The2003amendmentadded(2).CroraReferences-AdministrationandenforcementoftheSolidWastes DisposalLawof1974,see8417-17-2,17-17-27.Promulgationofrulesandregufationaastostandardsforproduction,allowableusesandapplicationratesofcompost,see517-17-213.Regulationbycommissionofdispositionofcompostnotconforming toregulationsofcommission,see917-17-215.PowersanddutiesofcommiseionastoEnvironmentalProtectionTrustFund,see#17-17-217.Developmentofcriteriaforevaluationoflocalnonhazardoussolidwastemanagementolans.see517-17-225.Rdew&dabprovoloflocalnonhazardoussolidwastemanagementplane,seeg17-17-227.ptionofcriteriaandstandardsfor locationandpermittingofnonhazardoussolidmanagementfacilitiea,see17-17-229.ptionofrulesandregulationsgoverning municipalsolidwastelandfiila,seeQ17-17-231.Approvalofproofoffinancial responsibilityofferedbyowneraoroperatorsofsanitarylandfills,see817-17-236.Powerofthecommissionto promulgaterules,etc.pertaining totheMunicipelandDomesticWaterandWastewaterSystemOperator'sCertificationActof1986,aesQ21-27-207.MississippiCoordinatingCouncdfor RemoteSensing andGeographicInformationSystemsestablished, see525-58-21.Brownfieldagreements,authoritytopromulgate regulations, see949-35-21.JUDICIAL DECISIONS1.Ingeneral.TheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmental Quality(Commission)actedarbitrarilyandcapriciously,andinconflictwiththemoratoriumstatutei517-17-59),bdecidingthatithadnojurisdictionPertainingtotheissuance,modification,revocationortransferof'anon-hazardoussolidwastedisposalpermitwhilealsoholdingthatitdidhavejurisdictionoverthePartiesfindsubjectmatterconcerningCommissionrules andregulations requiringthecontract operatorofthesolidwastefacilityto holda permit;these2determinationswere totallyinconsietentinviewoftheprocessinwhich$549-2-1etseq.and49-17-1etseq.determinethehierarchyandmethodinwhichtheCornmissionand theMississippiEnvimnmenta1Quality PermitBoardaretogovern,and5917-17-1etseq.clearlydelegatedauthoritytotheCommissiontoenactauf-549-17-21CONSERVATIONANDECOLOGYAvailabilityofCourtofAppealsreview,under4BI)S(b)(1hE)ofFederalWaterPollutionControlAct(33USCS$1369ibk1~E)),ofactionbyAdministratorofEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyinapprovingorpromulgatingeffluentandother limitations.62A.L.R.Fed.906,Citizen'sactionunder33USCS1365(aKl)forviolationofeffluentstandardsorlimitations underFederalWaterPollutionControlAct(33USCSj$1251et~eq.)ororderswithrespectthereto.68A.L.R.Fed.701.Environmentalprotectionagency'sclassificationsofair qualitycontrolregionsunder8107(d)(2)ofCleanAirAct(42USCS47407(d)(2)).75A.L.R.Fed.328.CleanAirActimplementationplansfornonattainmentareaa.90A.L.R.Fed.&31.AmJur,61CAm.Jur.Zd,PollutionControl4720.20Am.Jur.P13cPrForms(Rev),Pollution Control,Forms1etseq.(airpollution);11etseq.(waterpollutionandsewagedisposal);31etseq.(multipleenvironmentalthreatsfromsinglecource).CJ9,93C.J.S.,Waters§P93-97.LawReviews,1978 MississippiSupremeCourtReview:Torts.50Miss.L.J.137,March1979.549-17-21.Inspectionsandinvestigationsacceeetoandmaintenanceofrecords;testingandsampling;monitoringequipement.(a)Thecommissionoritsdulyauthorizedrepresentative shallhave thepowertoenteratreasonabletimesuponanyprivateorpublic property,andtheowner,managingagentoroccupantofanysuchpropertyshall permitsuchentryforthepurposeofinspectingandinvestigatingconditionsrelatingtopollutionorthepossible pollutionofanyairor watersofthestateandtohaveaccessto suchrecordsasthecommissionmayrequireundersubsection(b)ofthissection.tb)Thecommission mayrequirethemaintenanceofrecordsrelatingtotheoperationofaircontaminationsourcesorwaterdisposalsystems,andanyauthorized representativeofthecommissionmayexamineandcopyanysuchrecordsor memoranda pertainingtotheoperationofsuchaircontaminationYourceorwaterdisposalsystem.Therecordsshallcontainsuchinformationasthecommissionmayrequire.Copiesofsuchrecordsshallbesubmittedtothecommission uponrequest.(c)Thecommissionmayconduct,authorize orrequiretestsandtakesamplesofaircontaminantsorwaste waters,fuel, processmaterialorothermaterialwhichaffectsormayaffect(1)emissionofaircontaminantsfromanysource,or(2)wastewaterdisposal systems.Uponrequestofthecommission,theperson responsibleforthesourcetobetestedshallprovidenecessarpramplingportsinstacksorductsandsuch other safeandpropersamplingandtestingfacilitiesasmaybenecessaryforproperdeterminationoftheemissionofaircontaminants.Ifanauthorizedemployeeofthecommissionduringthecourseofanyinspectionobtainsasampleofaircontaminant,fuel,proceamaterialorotherinaterial,heshallgivetheowneroroperatoroftheequipmentorfuelfacilityareceipt forthe sampleobtained.(dlThecommission mayrequiretheinstallation, maintenanceanduseofsuchmonitoringequipmentandmethodsatsuchlocationsand intervalsasthecommissiondeemsnecessary.I'SOURCES:Codes,1942,9710612%Laws,1966,ch.258,(J12;Laws,19@,ch.440,#1;Laws,1972,ch.506,#10;Laws,1973,ck412,B1;Laws,1977,ch.327,Ss3,eflfromandafterpassage(approvedMarcb4,1977).Editor'sNote-Sectlon19-17-5providesthattheword "commission", forpurposesof$4-19-17-1through19-17-43,meanstheMississippiCommissiononNaturalResources actingthroughtheBureauofPollution Controlofthe DepartmentofNaturalResources.CrossReferencea-CoastalWetlandsProtectionLaw,see9449-27-1etseq.RESEARCHREFERENCESALR.Pollutioncontrol:validityandAmJur.61BAm.Jur.2d,Pollutionconstructionofstatutes,ordinances, orControl$4.regulationscoutrollingdischargeofiadus-61CAm.JUT.2d,Pollution Controltrialwastesintosewersystems.47$g2002,2003.A.L.R.3d1224.CJS.93C.J.S.,Waters8993-97.49-17-22.EnforcementpowersofCommissiononMarineResources;cooperationwithcommission orenvironmentalquality.TheCommissiononMarineResourcesishereby authorizedtocooperatewiththeCommissiononEnvironmental QualityfortheenforcementoftheprovisionsofSections49-17-1through49-17-43inandonthesaltwatersoftheStateofMississippi.SOURCES:Codes,1942,(J7106-118(last'3);Laws,1972,ch.506,(1&Laws,1994,ch.878,859,efifromandafterJuly1,1994.CrossReferencea-CoastalWetlands ProtectionLaw,see$949-27-1 et seq.#49-17-23.Recordofminutes,rules,regulationsandorders;annualpublication,available topublic; copies;index.Thecommissionshallkeeptheminutesofthecommission,includingallorders,rulesandregulations promulgated,inarecordbook,orbooks,especiallypreparedforthatpurpose.Allminutesofcommissionmeetingsandhearings,andallrules,regulations,andorders madebythecommissionshallbein writingandshallbefiledin fullbythecommissioninabookforsuchpurposes,to bekeptbythecomniission whichshallbeapublicrecordandopentoinspectionbythepublicatalltimes duringallreasonablehours.Thecomntissionshallcompileandpublishannuallytherulesandregulations promulgatedbythecommissionincurrentconsolidatedversion.Thecommissionshallprovidetheconsolidatedcompilationoftherulesandregulations tothepublicfora costsufficienttocoverprintingandpostageandadministrativeexpenses, includingthecostofany contractualservices necessarytocompileandpublishsuch rulesandragu1ation.son:tnnnntialbasis.Acopyofanyrule, minutes,regulationorordercertifiedbytheco~nmissionshallbereceivedin evidenceinallcourtsofthiscalendaryearshallbesetbyorderofthecommissioninanamountsufficienttocoverthereasonablecostsofdevelopmentandadministrationoftheTitleVprogram.Thecommission'sorder shallfollow:(i)Receiptofthe report andrecommendationsoftheAdvisoryCouncil;andtii)Apublichearingto beheldnotearlierthanthirty(30)daysfollowingreceiptbythecommissionofthereportandrecommendatioyoftheAdvisory Council.Thecommission may pmceedwithentryoftheorderon feesiftheAdvisory Councilfailstosubmititsreportinatimelymanner. TheorderofthecommissionmaybeappealedinthemannersetforthinSection49-17-41.The determinationofthefeeshallbebyorderofthecommissionandshallnotbe consideredthepromulgationofaregulationbythecommission.Therecordofthepublichearingshallbeincludedintherecord uponwhichtheorder isbasedandshallbecomeapartoftheappellaterecordsforallappealstakenfromtheorderofthecommissionestablishingormodifyingTitleVpermitfees. Anyundisputedamount duefromanappellant mustbepaidaccording totheappellant'epaymentscheduleduringthependencyoftheappeal.(4)Anypersonrequiredto paytheTitleVpermitfeesetforthunderthischapterwhodisagrees withthecalculationorapplicabilityofthepereon'sfeemay petitionthecommissioninwritingforahearinginaccordancewithSection49-17-35.Suchhearing shallbeinaccordancewith Section49-17-33.Anydisputedportionofthefeeforwhich ahearinghasbeenrequestedwillnotincuranypenaltyorinterestfromandafterthereceiptbythecommissionofthehearingpetition.Thedecisionofthecommissionmaybeappealedin thennersetforthinSection49-17-41.(5)AllfeescollectedpursuanttothissectionshallbedepositedintotherOperating PermitProgramFeelhstFund" establishedinSection49-17-14.SOURCES:Laws,1993,ch.611,93,efffromandafterpassage(approvedApril16,1993).CroseReferences-TitleVprogramdefined, see849-17-14.Expensesfor AdvisoryCouncilcreatedtoconductstudyastocostsanddevelopmentofTitleV,CleanAirAct,program,tobepaidfromfeescollectedinaccordancewiththissection,see349-17-16.949-17-31,Proceedingsbeforecommission.(a)Wheneverthecommissionoranemployee thereofhasreasontobelievethata violationofanyprovisionofSections49-17-1through49-17-43orsections17-17-1through17-17-47oraregulationorofanyorderofthecommissionor ofanylimitationor conditionofavalidpermithasoccurred,thecommissionmaycauseawrittencomplainttobeservedupontheallegedviolatoror violators.Thecomplaintshallspecifytheprovisionsofsaidsectionsor regulation ororderorpermitalleged to beviolatedandthe factsallegedtoconstitute3violation thereof,andshall requirethatthealleged violatorappearbeforethecommissionatatimeandplace specifiedinthenoticeandanswerthechargescomplainedof.Saidtimeofappearancebeforethecointnissionshallbenotlessthanten(10)daysfromthedateoftheserviceofthecomplaint.(b)Theco~nnlissionshallaffordanopportunityforafairhearingtotheallegedviolatororviolatorsatthetimeandplacespecified inthecomplaint,Onthebasisoftheevidence producedatthehearing, thecommisgionshallmakefindingsoffactandconcluvionaoflawandentersuchorderasinitsopinionwill bestfurther thepurposesofSections49-17-1through49-17-43andSections17-17-1through17-17-47,and shallgivewrittennoticeofsuchordertotheallegedviolatorandtosuch otherpersonsasshallhaveappearedatthehearingormadewritten requestfornoticeoftheorder,andthecommissionmayassesssuchpenaltiesRShereinafterprovided.(c)Exceptasothenviseexpresslyprovided,anynotice,orother instrumentissuedbyor under authorityofthecommissionmaybeservedonanypersonaffectedtherebypersonally orbypublication,andproofofsuchservicemaybe madeinlikemannerasincaseofserviceofasummonsinacivilaction,suchprooftobefiled intheofficeofthecommission; orsuchservicemaybemadebymailingacopyofthenotice,order, orotherinstrumentbycertifiedmail,directedtothepersonaffectedathislastknownpost-officeaddressasshownbythefilesorrecordsofthecommission,andproofthereofmaybemadebytheafidavitoftheperson whodidthemailing,filedintheofficeofthecommission.SOURCES:Codes,1942,s7106-120;Laws,1968,ch.268,31%Laws,1972,ch.506,68;Lawe,1977,ch.327,B8;Lawe,1981,ch.628,416;Law%1987,ch.332,(14,efffromandafter*July1,1907.Editor'sNote-Section49-2-6providesthatwherevertheterm"MississippiConunissiononNaturalHesources"appearsinanylawthe same shallmeantheMississippiCommission onErwironmentalQuality.Section49-17-5providesthattheword "commission",forpurposesof9449-17-1through49-17-13,means theMississippiCommissiononNaturalResourcesactingthroughtheBureauofPollution ControloftheDepartmentofNaturalResources.Section49-17-7providesthat thewords"h.IississippiAirandWaterPollution ControlCommission"whereverthey maynppenrinthelawsoftheStateofMississippishallbeconstruedtomefintheMississippi CommissiononNaturalResources.Section49-2-6,however, providesthattheterm"bIississippiCommissiononNaturalResources"shallmenntheMississippi CommissiononEnvironmentalQualitywhereveritmayappearinthelawsoftheStateofMississippi.CrossReferences-Applicationofthissectiontohearingsbefore CommissiononEnvirontnentalQualityonsolidwastedisposalmatters, see417-17-43..Applicationofthissectiontoproceedings before CommissiononEnvironmentalQualityforviolationsofprovisions governingmineralleases, explorationortestingonstatelands,see529-7-17.Appealfrom decisionofCornnlissiononEnvironmentalQualityunderAsbestosAbatementAccreditntio~~andCertificationAct,see937-138-27,Applicationofthissection toproceedings beforethecommissionon violationsoftheundergroundYtoragetankactof1988,see849-17-427.HearingsbeforetheCommissiononEnvironmental Qualityrelativetowaterresourcer~gulation,ree4951-3-51and51-31-55,RESEARCHREFERENCES&R.Necessityofshowingscienter,knowledge,orintent,inprosecutionforviolationofairpollution orsmoke controlstatuteorordinance.46A.L.R.3d758.AmJur.61BAm.Jur.2d,PollutionControl44.24Am.Jur.ProofofFacts,AirPollution850(proofofAir Pollution).25Am.Jur.ProofofFacts,WaterPollutionB50(proofofInadequacyofSewageTreatment),351(proofofInadequacyofTreatmentofIndustrialWastes).CJS.93C.J.S.,Waters5493-97.LawReviews1978Mississippi'Supreme CourtReview:Torts.50Misa.L.J.137,blarch1979.O49-17-32,Collectionoffees.(1)Thecommission maydelegate totheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualitytheresponsibilityforthecollectionoftheTitleVprogramfees.(2)Theairoperating permitfeeshallbedueSeptember1ofeachyear.Anyfacilitywhich proposestouseactualemissionsasthebasisforthefeecalculationshall submitbyJuly1ofeachyearaninventoryofemissionsforthepreviouscalendaryear.Forfacilitiesusingactualemissionsasthebasisofthefee,thefeeshallbecalculatedbaseduponemissionsduringthepreviouscalendaryear. For facilitiesusingallowable emissionsasthebasisforthqfee,thefeeshallbecalculatedbasedupontheallowableemissions containedinthepermitonthedateoftheinvoice.Apermitholdermay elect aquarterlypaymentmethodoffour(4)equalpayrnentawiththepaymentsdueSeptember1, December1,March1,andJune1,ThepermitholdershallnotifytheDepartmentofEnvironmental Qualitythatthequarterly paymentmethodwillbeusedbySeptember1.(3)Ifanypartoftheairoperating permitfee imposedisnotpaidwithinrty(30)daysaftertheduedate,apenaltyoftenpercent(10%)ofthe amounteshallatonceaccrueandbeadded thereto, unlessthepermitteedemonstratestothecommissionthatthefailure tomaketimelypaymentwaaunavoidabledueto financialhardshipor otherwisebeyondthepermittee'scontrol.Ifthefee isnotpaidinfull, includinganypenalty withinsixty(60)daysoftheduedate,theEnvironmental Quality PermitBoardmayrevokethepermituponpropernoticeandhearingasrequiredbylaw. Anypenaltycollectedunder thissectionshallbedepositedintothe"AirOperating PermitProgramFee'PrustFund."(4)ItistheintentoftheLegislaturethatfees collectedpursuanttoSections49-17-1through49-17-45shallnotsupplantorreducein anywaytheGeneralFundappropriationtotheDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality.SOURCES:Laws,1993,ch.811,iS4;Laws,1996,ch.510,P1,effPromandafterpassage(approvedMarch29,1995).CroseReferences-TitleVprogram defined;AirOperating Permit ProgramFeeTrust Fund,see!$49-17-14.349-17-33.Hearings.Thehearings hereinprovidedmaybeconductedbythecommission itselfataregularorspecialmeetingofthecom~niusion,orthecommissionmayThehearingrhereinprovidedmaybeconductedbythecommisaionitselfataregularorspecialmwtingofthecomminnion,or thecommissionmaydesignateahearingoacer,whomaybetheexecutive director,whoshallhavethepowerandauthoritytoconductsuchhearingsinthenameofthecommisiooatanytimeandplaceasconditionsandcircumstan~esmaywarrant.Thehearingoacershallhavetherecordpreparedofany hearingwhichhehaaconductedforthecornmisaion.Suchrecordshallbesubmittedtothecommissionalongwiththathearingofllcer'sfindingsoffactandrecommendeddecision.Uponreceiptandreviewoftherecordofthehearingandthehearingofficer'shdingaoffactandrwommendeddecision,thecommissionshallthereuponrenderite6naldecisioninthematter.AnypersonorderedtoappearforanMegedviolationshallhavetherighttorequ&ahearingbeforeamajorityofthecommissionifheprefersandsuch8hearingmaythenbesetforthene&-regularmeetingofthefullcommission,orspecially.Averbatimwordorthe'proceedingsofsuchhearingsshdbetakenandfledwiththecornminaion,togetherwithBndingrroffactandconciusionaofIawmadebythecornmission.Witnesseswhoaresubpoenaedshallreceivethesamefeeaandmileageanincivilactions.Incaseofcpllturnamorre-toobevanoticeofhearingorsubpoenaissuedunderthinsection.the&witcourtshallhaveiurisdfctioauponapplicationofthecommissionoritstaorder.requiringma-amearnnAaathecqmayrequirsand-chorderofthecourtmay2bepunuh~~~ailuretoapparatanysuchmg,withoutpriorauthorizationtodosofromthecornmiaaionoritadedgnee,mayresultinthecommissionfindingtheallegedviolatorguiltyofthechargescomplainedofbydefault,andatsuch timeanordermaybeenbred,includingtheassessmentofapenalty,which,intheopinionofthecommisaion,willbesthrtherthepurposesofSection17-17-1etseq.,andSection49-17-1etseq.SOURCE^^WOJ,i~s,j7imiaitLP~im~brzm,g11;em,chm,9319~7,ch332,J8,eUitomandaibrJuly1,1987.Editor'sNoteSection4928providsrthatwhereverthotctnn"MisrltrippiCommiaaiononNaturalRaaourcdep-inanylawthesameshsllmeantheMiminippiCornminiononEnvlronmsntalWtJ.Section49174providerthattheword"commission", forpurpoeaof9)4917-1through49174,me-thoMiissippiCommhiononNaturdResourcaractingthroughtheBursmuofPollutionQntroloftheDbputmentofNatural%urn.Section4917-7prwidsrthatthoWO*"MppiAirandWaterPollutionControlCommisrfon"wherevertheymayappecuintholamofthoStat.ofMW~ippishallbeconrtruedtomaanthoWppiCornmimiononNaturalRemurceuSsdion49-28,however,prwiderthatthobnn''MkimippiCornmimiononNaturalkurca"shallmeantheMLesisdpptCommissiononEnvironmentalQualiQwhereveritmayappauinthelamoftheStabofMWppLckmreferencscApplicationofthhdontohearinpbeforaCommigioaonEnvironmentalQualityonsolidwwdia*matters,se~f17-1743.ApplicationofthlrsectiontopruceedingrbeforoCommissiononEnvironmentalQualityforPOLLUTIONOFWA-,ETC.449-17-37violatioMofproviaio~governingmineralleaeas,explorationorhtingonstabhnda,see429-7-17...tppealfmmdecisionofCammimiononEnvironmentalQualityunder&-Abatement~ccwdilatioaand&rtiBcatioaAct,saag37-13-27.Applicationofthismiontopmceading~beforethecornmisoiononviolatiomoftheundergro~ndstoragetankadof1988.see439.17427.HearingsbefomtheCornmismiononEnvironmental Quality relativetowaterresourceregulation.see3351-3-51and51-3-55.RecMarchandPracticeRefeclrsnceb61.4AmJurZd,Pollution Control56.93CJS,Waters$943etseq.~otationcNeceseityofshowingscientar,knowledge,orintent,inpmeecutionfor violationofairpollutionorsmoke controlstatuteorordinaxe.4621LR3d758.Airpollution:evidence3at4RinglemannChartobservation.51ALR3d1026.549-17-39.Requestforhearing.Anyinterestedpersonshallhavetherighttorequestthecommission tocallahearingforthepurposeoftakingactioninrespecttoanymatterwithinthejurisdictionofthecommissionbymakinga-requesttherefor inwriting.Uponreceiptofanysuchrequest,thecommissionshallconductsuchinvestigationsasitdeemsnecessaryandmay callaspecialhearing ormayschedulesuchmatterforitsnextregularmeetingorhearingday,andaftersuchhearingsandwithallconvenientspeedandinanyevent withinthirty(30)daysaftertheconclusionofsuchhearing shall takesuchactiononthesubjectmatterthereofasitmay deemappro&iate.SOURCES:Coda,1942,$71081~Laws,1968,ch.-258.51%1992.ch.MS.513,eUfromandafhrpasrage(approvedMay18,1972).Editor'sNoktSection49-24providesthatwherevertheterm"MississippiCommissiononNaturalResources"appearsinanylawthesameshdmeantheMhissippiCommission onEnvironmentalQuality.Section49-17-8providenthattheword"commisrion",for purposesof9949-17-1through48.1743,meanstheMississippiCommission onNaturalResourcesactingthroughtheBureauofPollutionControloftheDepartmentofNaturalResources.Section48.17-7providesthattheword"MiseissippiAirandWaterPollutionCantrolCommission"wherever theymay appearinthelawsoftheStateofMississippishallbeCOM~N~?~tomeanthe;MississippiCommissiononNaturalResources.Section49-28,however,provideathattheterm"MississippiCornmiasiononNaturalResources"shallmeanthei\.iisshsippiCammissiononEnvironmental QualitywhereveritmayappearinthelawsoftheStateofMishippiCromrufemncsbApplicationofthhsectiontohearingsbeforeCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality,onsolidwaatedisposalmatters,see917-17-43.ApplicationofthissectiontoproceedingsbeforeCammiseiononEnvironmentalQualityforviolatiomofprovisions governingmineralleases,explorationortestingonstatelands,se6529-7-17.Appealfrom decisionofCommissiononEnvironmental Quality underAsbatomAbatementAccreditationandCertiacationA&see937-138-27.Applicationofthin sectiontopmceedinmbeforethecornmisoiononviolatiomoftheunderground storagetankactof1988,sm549-17427.HearingmbefomtheCommiseiononEnvironmental Qualityrelativetowaterresourceregulation, see9351-3-51and91368.49-17-37.Transcriptofhearings.1\11hearingsbeforethecommissionshallberecordedeitherbyacourtg49-17-37&N~VATXONANDraportarorbytapeormechanicalreeordenandsubjecttotransriptionuponorderofthecommissionormyinterestadparty,butintheeventthattherequestfortranshiptionoriginatmwithaninterestedparty,suchpartyshallpaythecrzetthereof.somtm&bcab,1Wj71W126LBWS,1-ch,268,f18,edlromand&arJuly1,196aEditor'#Nob&&ion4828pravidathatwhereverthebrm"MtclriruippiCsmminioaonNaturalRemu&a-inanylawthesrmoshallmwtheMi.ierippiCommisrianonEnvimnment.1wv.Section48174pravidathatthoword"commisdon",forpuqxamof$94S17-1through4917-43,meansthoiWIPislipPfCowmonNahvrlhouremactingthroughtheBureauofPollutimControlofthoDeputmentofNaturalR~QUCORWon4817-7providsl,thatthewords"MhbippfAirandWataPollutionCantrolCornmiuion"wherevertheymayappearint&lamofth.Stateofhiimimippi&aJlkconrtraddtomeanthmiMasiaaippICornhiononN*t&Raourca.Section4926,howwar,providathatthotsrm"MisridppiCommisriononNahurlRawwcwe''shallmeanth.MinimippiConmimiononEnvironmentdQualitywherweritmyappeerInthelawofthoStatrofWppi.CrarmfApplicationofthhdontohcarinlpbeforeCommirrsiononEnvimnmrntalQualityonsolidwadbpadmattem,f17-174AppsrlPtomdocidonofComrninioaonEn*ent.lQualityunderAAesbmAbatementAccreditdonandCertificlltionAct,moO37-13847.ApplicationofthtMCM~toprocssdinpkfmthecommlsdononviolationsoftheundergrounddrag.t.nkactof198%w048.1747.HedngnbeformthoCommiaiononEnvimrimenhlWtyrelativetowaterresournmti00,4)sl4%61~d61-RewuchmdPnctfc.Rstemnc6lAAmJur26PollutionControlj6..93CJS,Watan4f43etmq.849-17-39.ProtectionofconfidentialWormation.][EIformg&ionobtainedbythecornrnisaionconcerningenvironmentalprotectionincludingbutnot limitedtoinformation containedinappiicationaforairemission equipmentconstructionpermitsandwaterdischargepermitsshallbepublicinformationandshallbe,made availableuponproperrequest.Othe~informationobtainedbythecommiseion,departmentorpermitbodintheadministrationofSections49-17-1through49-17-43concerningtradesecretu,including,butnot limitedto,marketingorfinancialinformation,procwen,devices,methodsofmanufacture,orprodilctioncapabilitiesoramountashallbekeptconfidential,ifqd-.onlvif:'(a)awrittenconfidentialityclaimismadewhentheinformationLsuppad,Cb)suchcoddentialityclaimallowadisclosureofthecoddentidinformationtoauthorizeddepartmentemployeesand/ortheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalP;otedionAgency(EPA);and(c)suchcoddentialityclaimiadeterminedbythecommissiontobevalid,Ifthecoddentialityclaimisdenied,theinformationsoughttobecoveredtherebyshallnot bereleasedordieclosed,excepttotheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency,untiltheclaimanthasbeennotiaedinwritinganddordedanopportunityfor ahearingandappealtherefrom,aswithotherordersofthecommission.Disclosureofconfidential informationbytheEPAshould begovernedbyfederal lawand240EPAregulations. Anyonemakingunauthorizeddisclosureofinformationdeterminedtobeconfidentialashereinprovidedshallbeliableinacivilactionfordamagesarising therefromandshallalsobegdtyofamisdemeanorpunishableasprovidedbylaw.jOURCES:Code%191%87108117;~WIC1%ch.W8,47;1W7,ch.327,49;1981,ch.SZB,g13;1987,ch.33%8'&edhmandafterJuly1,1987.Editor'sNOSection49-2-6providathatwhereverthetarm"MiseiesippiCommkiononNaturalR+murces"appearsinanylawthesame shallmeantheMviissiuippiCammissiononEnvironman-.--A~uality.Mion49-17-5providesthattheword"commisuion",forpurposerof4549.17-1through49-:74,means thahlizuissippiCommissiononNaturalReaourceclactingthroughtheBureauof?&utzonControloftheDepartmentofNaturalRmurcesdSeaion1417-7providerthatthexor&"MississippiAirandWaterPollutionContrdlCbmmisrion"wherwerthey mayapparvinhelawsoftheStatoofMississippishallbeconstruedtomeantheMkissippiCommissionon.vaturalResources.Section49-24however,providmthattheterm"MLahippiCommissionongeturalResources"shallmeantheMimisippiCammimiononEnvironmental*&itywherperitmay appearinthelawsoftheStateof.Misaisaippi.C~,?.oslrreference*ApplicationofthLsectiontohearingabeforeCommission onEnvironmental Qualityonsolidxacltodisposalmatters,seeg17-17-43.Appeal fromdecision ofCommissiononEnvironmentalQualityunderAsbestosAbatement~ccrcditationandCertiticationAct,see337-138.27.Applicationofthissectiontothedisclosureofrecords,reports orinformationobtainedm-suanttotheundergroundstoragetankactof1988,seag46.17426.Applicationofthhsectiontoprocettdingsbeforethecommissiononviolatiomoftheindergroundstoragetankactof1988,seeg49-17-427.HearingsbeforetheCommission onEnvironmentalQuality relativetowatsrrewurcequlation,ses3391-3-51and514-56.?edsralAspciaAdministrativerule8ofprocedureoftheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency,see3SCSAdministrativeRulesofProcedure.949-17-41.AdUtrativeappeals;appealstochancerycourt;appealstosupremecourt.Inaddition toanyotherremediesthatmightnowbeavailable,anyperson'~rinterested partyaggrievedbyanyorderofthecommissionorthe:xecutivedirectorshallhavearighttofileaswornpetitionwiththe':ommissionwithinthirty(30)daysafter theorderwasissuedsettingforth:hegroundsandreasonsforhiscomplaintandaskingforahearingofthe,latterinvolved, providedthatnohearingonthesamesubjectmattershallhave.beenpreviously held beforethecommissionoritsdesignatedhearing,fficer.Thecommissionshallthereuponfixthetimeandplaceofsuchlearingandshallnotifythepetitionersthereof.Insuchpendingmatters,hecommissionshall havethesamefullpowersastosubpoenaingwitlesses,administeringoaths,examiningwitnessesunder oath andconductinghehearing,asisnowvestedbylawintheMississippiPublicService;ommission,astohearingsbeforeit,withtheadditionalpowerthat the.xecutivedirectormayissueallsubpoenas,bothatthe instanceoftheJetitionerandofthecommission.Atsuch hearingsthepetitioner,andany,therinterested party,mayoffer,presentwitnessesandsubmitevidence.Followingsuch hearing,thefinalorderofdeterminationofthecommis-aioauponsuchmatternshallbeconclusive,unlathepetitioner,or suchotherinintereatadpartyappearingatthehearing,shall,withinfiReen(15)dayaafbrtheadjournmentofthemwtingatwhichsaidBnalorderwasmade,appealtathethan-.nfthopmzhehearingwaqheld,orofthesitm~atinrofthehearinbygwmgacoatbondwithpayabletathestat.inte'sumofnot1-thanOneHundredDoh($100.00)normomthanFiveHundredDollars($M30.00),tobefixedintheorderappealedfrom,tobefiledwithandappmvedbytheexecutive directorofthecommiseion,whoshallforthwithcertifythesametogetherwithacertifiedcopyoftherecordofthecormrriseioninthe mattertothechancery courttowhichtheappealistaken,whichshallthereuponbecometherecordofthecause.Anappealtathechancery courtaaprovidedher&shailnotstaytheexecutionofanorderofthecommission.Anypartyaggrievedbyanorderofthecommirurionmay,within saidfhn(16)days&rthee4ournmentofthecommissionmeetingatwhichsaidflnalorderwarentered, petitionthechancery courtofthesitusinwholeorinpartofthesubjectmatterforanappeal withsupersedeas,andthechancellorshallgrantahearingonsaid petitionandupongoodcauseshownmaygrantsaidappeal withsupersedeas;theappellantshallberequiredtopoatabondwithsufEcientsuretienaccordingtolawinanamounttob4determinedbythechancellor.Appealrshallbeconsideredonlyupontherecordasmade beforethecommisuion.Thechancery courtshallalwayubedeemedopenforhearingofsuchappealsandthechancellormayhearthesameintermtimeorinvacationatanyplaceinhiedistrict,andthesameshallhaveprecedenceoverallcivilcases,except electionconteakThe chancery courtshallreviewallquestionsoflawandoffact.Ifnoprejudicialerrorbefound,themattershallbeaffirmedandremandedtothecommiseionfor enforcement.Ifprejudicialerrorbefound,thesame shallbereversedandthechancerycourtshallremandthemattertothecommissionforappropriateactionar,maybeindicatedornecesearyunderthecircumstances.Appealamaybetakenfromthechancery courttotheSupremeCourtinthemannerasnowrequiredbylaw,exceptthatifasupersedeasiadesiredbythepartyappealingtothechancerycourt;hemayapplytherefortothechancellor thereof,whoshallawardawritofsupersedeas,without additionalbond,ifinhisjudgmentmaterialdamagei~notlikelytoresultthereby,butotherwiseheshallrequiresuchsupersedeasbondashedeem8proper,whichshallbeliabletothestateforsuchdamage.Mtor'oNo+Won492-8providesthatwherevertheterm"MtriuippiCommission onNaturalRemurced'appcarrinanylaw thoweshallmeantheMhhippiCommissiononEnvimnmentalQuality.Section4817-5pmvideathatthbword"commbion",forpurpomeof$94917-1thmugh4917-43,meamtheMkdnsippiCommissiononNaturalResounuactingthmughtheBureauofPollutionControloftheDapwmentofNaturalResourn*Section49-17-7pmvidathatthewordr"MkuicuippiAirandWaterPollutionControlCom&onWwherevertheymayappearin