Staff also formulates legislation and regulations, and participates in inter-jurisdictional agreements and forums to protect County water resources. This program is charged with developing and implementing scientifically-based, integrated programs which foster the highest environmental quality. While work is performed in three primary areas of concentration, policy, planning, and environmental compliance, there are at least six specific functions for which the program has responsibility. Enforcement responsibilities in this program involve compliance with environmental and illegal dumping laws, and inspecting and enforcing maintenance of publicly and privately-owned stormwater management facilities. Environmental Policy and Compliance staff must enforce or monitor a variety of State and local ordinances.
Staff also formulates environmental legislation and regulations as needed.
Recommended 644,340 7.7 Overall administration of the Department of Environmental Protection is carried out through the Director's Office, which provides policy development and leadership for all programs within the department. Staff is responsible for a full range of administrative, financial, budget, human resources management, operational and automation services. The Administration program includes a centrally coordinated public education element which was established to promote better community understanding of environmental issues and of the services provided through the department. The program also provides support to the Montgomery County members of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority which is an ongoing function of the County's effort at regional coordination of watershed systems.