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DC Code § 8-151.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.04. Director; appointment, compensation

(a) The DOEE shall be headed by a Director who shall: (1) Be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a); (2) Be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office; and (3) Serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. (b) The Mayor shall fix the compensation of the Director pursuant to subchapter X-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 104, 52 DCR 10812; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 104, 53 DCR 6794; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-191 validated a previously made technical correction in (b).
DC Code § 8-151.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.05. Delegation of authority

The Director of DOEE is the successor to all environment related authority attached to transferred functions and is authorized to act, either personally or through a designee, as a member of any committee, commission, board, or other body which his or her predecessor was a member.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 105, 52 DCR 10812; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775.)
DC Code § 8-151.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.07. Authority of the Director

The Director shall administer and have authority over DOEE, its functions and personnel, including the authority to: (1) Re-delegate to employees authority as, in the judgment of the Director, is warranted in the interest of efficiency and sound administration; (2) Establish general policy and standards to promote and guide the development of environmental services in the District; (3) Take the steps necessary, pursuant to this chapter and federal requirements, to achieve primacy to enable the District to administer and enforce federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, and programs, where it is determined that it will benefit the District; (4) Promulgate rules, regulations, standards, and programs to preserve, protect, and enhance the environment that are at least as stringent as corresponding federal rules, regulations, and standards; (5) Delegate duties, powers, and functions to other DOEE officials authorized to administer or enforce environmental laws or regulations; (6) Establish liaisons with other agencies to effect the purposes of this chapter; (7) Recruit, train, and accept without regard to District Service classification laws, rules, or regulations the services of individuals without compensation as volunteers for or in aid of activities related to areas administered by the Director, except that the Director shall not use volunteers to displace any District employee, in accordance with § 1-319.01; (8) Apply for and receive federal grants, the funds of which shall be used solely for the purposes specified under the terms of the grants and appropriations involved and may not be obligated or expended for any other purpose; (9) Establish a grant office to ensure that all potentially available federal grants are properly and timely sought; (10) Make awards and grants, and develop incentive programs to encourage businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to voluntarily reduce energy, emissions, or take other action to improve the environment; (11) Execute and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter; (12) Delegate to other employees of DOEE any of the Director’s duties and powers; and (13) Plan, design, implement, construct, and maintain projects to protect, restore, and enhance the environment.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 107, 52 DCR 10812; Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-138, § 702, 55 DCR 1689; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775; May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282, § 401(b), 64 DCR 2055.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-151.09. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-138, in par. (10), inserted “and grants,” following “awards”, and inserted “, nonprofit organizations, and community groups” following “businesses”.
DC Code § 8-151.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08. Duties of the Director

The Director shall oversee each administrative division within DOEE that he or she may establish and, in conjunction with the appropriate division, plan, program, operate, manage, control, and maintain systems, processes, and programs that impact on or relate to the environment of the District and shall: (1) Prepare and submit to the Mayor and the Council, within one year of February 15, 2006, a comprehensive natural resource management and protection plan for the District of Columbia, including any recommendations for the repeal or amendment of existing District law or for proposed legislation that he or she considers necessary to give full force and effect to this chapter; (2) Serve as the primary agency regarding environmental and natural resources policy, planning, and implementation, and making legislative recommendations for consideration by the Mayor and the Council; (3) Make available to the public, through seminars, publications, training programs, or other means, educational information on protecting the District’s natural resources; (4) Initiate activities that encourage local business and industry and private citizens to conserve and protect natural resources in the District of Columbia; (5) Assist and cooperate with private, local, regional, and federal agencies and officials to protect and enhance the environment and natural resources, to promote environmental awareness, and to enforce the District's environmental and natural resource laws; (6) Obtain, maintain, and make available to the public accurate, up-to-date information regarding the environment, including compliance data, pursuant to §§ 2-532 and 2-536; (7) Within one year of February 15, 2006, and every 2 years thereafter, submit a comprehensive State of the Environment report to the Council assessing the state of the environment in the District, including the activities and accomplishments of the DOEE; and (8) Serve as the trustee for natural resources for the District.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108, 52 DCR 10812; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775; May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282, § 401(c), 64 DCR 2055.)
DC Code § 8-151.08a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08a. State safety oversight agency designation for DC Streetcar

DDOE is designated as the state safety oversight agency, as described in 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and regulations issued thereunder, for the DC Streetcar when: (1) The Secretary of Transportation provides its approval of the operation of the District's state safety oversight program by the Department pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e); and (2) The Mayor publishes a notice in the District of Columbia Register: (A) Stating that the approval referenced in paragraph (1) of this section was provided; and (B) Identifying the date on which the Department shall assume the responsibility of serving as the state safety oversight agency.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108a; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 101(c), 64 DCR 2028.)  Applicability Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(c) of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Construction of Law  Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
DC Code § 8-151.08c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08c. Railroad safety and security authority

(a) The Director may enter into agreements with, and provide any necessary certifications, documents, and other information to, the FRA in order to perform the functions of a state rail safety agency, to the extent permissible under 49 U.S.C. § 20101 et seq.), or any regulations issued thereunder. (b) The state rail safety agency's budget shall be a distinct program, with its own program code and all funds shall be budgeted and reported within the program. The program's budget may merge with the state safety oversight agency's budget established under § 8-151.08b, to the extent permissible under 49 U.S.C. § 20101. (c) The Director may engage in investigative and surveillance activities related to the safety of facilities, equipment, rolling stock, and operations of railroads and railroad carriers operating in the District and may take enforcement actions, to the extent permissible under 49 U.S.C. § 20101 et seq.), or any regulation issued thereunder.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108c; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 101(c), 64 DCR 2028.)  Applicability Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.  Section 501(d) of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that this section shall apply after the Mayor enters an agreement to participate in railroad investigative and surveillance activities with the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") and the FRA delegates investigative and surveillance authority with respect to all or any part of federal railroad safety laws pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 212.105.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(c) of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Construction of Law  Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
DC Code § 8-151.08d (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08d. Emergency response

The Director may take any action necessary to address emergency response planning and operations related to rail systems in the District including: (1) Development of emergency response plans as may be required by the FTA for the DC Streetcar; and (2) Coordination and support in accordance with the District Response Plan drafted by the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency regarding the planning for and response to emergencies involving rail systems in the District.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108d; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 101(c), 64 DCR 2028.)  Applicability Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.  Section 501(d) of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that this section shall apply after the Mayor enters an agreement to participate in railroad investigative and surveillance activities with the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") and the FRA delegates investigative and surveillance authority with respect to all or any part of federal railroad safety laws pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 212.105.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(c) of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Construction of Law  Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
DC Code § 8-151.08e (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08e. Public reporting

(a) The Director shall, consistent with applicable federal railroad safety laws, publish on a biannual basis, information related to railroad safety and security, including: (1) The quantity of hazardous materials that were transported within or through the District by railroad during the reporting period; and (2) The railroad inspection, investigation, and surveillance activities performed by the Department under §§ § 8-151.08c and § 8-151.08f during the reporting period. (b) In publishing the information required by subsection (a) of this section, the Director shall take into account public safety and confidentiality necessary for public security.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108e; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 101(c), 64 DCR 2028.)  Applicability Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.  Section 501(d) of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that this section shall apply after the Mayor enters an agreement to participate in railroad investigative and surveillance activities with the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") and the FRA delegates investigative and surveillance authority with respect to all or any part of federal railroad safety laws pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 212.105.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(c) of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Construction of Law  Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
DC Code § 8-151.08f (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08f. Entry and inspection

The Director shall have the authority to inspect railroad equipment, facilities, rolling stock, or operations or to inspect any record related to the safety, security, and operations of the railroad at any reasonable time and upon the presentation of appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or person in charge, to the extent permissible under federal railroad safety laws.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108f; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 101(c), 64 DCR 2028.)  Applicability Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented.  Section 501(d) of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that this section shall apply after the Mayor enters an agreement to participate in railroad investigative and surveillance activities with the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") and the FRA delegates investigative and surveillance authority with respect to all or any part of federal railroad safety laws pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 212.105.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(c) of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Construction of Law  Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
DC Code § 8-151.08g (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08g. Study of fees

By July 1, 2019, the Mayor shall transmit to the Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight of transportation a report and recommendation as to the imposition of fees related to the transportation of hazardous materials under 49 U.S.C. § 5125(f).  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108g; as added Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-254, § 101(c), 64 DCR 2028; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 6032(b), 65 DCR 9388.)  Applicability Section 6033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 501(a) of D.C. Law 21-254. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-254 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-254: § 501 of D.C. Law 21-254 provided that the creation of this section by § 101(c) of D.C. Law 21-254 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6032(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6032(b) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  Construction of Law  Section 401 of Law 21-254 provided that Law 21-254 shall be construed, and the authority granted under it shall be exercised, in a manner consistent with applicable federal laws and regulations.
DC Code § 8-151.08h (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.08h. Rail Safety and Security Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Rail Safety and Security Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Mayor in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Revenue from fees assessed pursuant to regulations issued under § 8-151.10(c) shall be deposited into the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to administer and manage expenses of the emergency response, rail safety, and rail security programs for railroad operations in the District. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 108h; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 6032(c), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 6032(c) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 6032(c) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 8-151.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.09. Grants office; establishment

There shall be established within DOEE a grants office that shall have a grants development staff that will support DOEE grant writing efforts by: (1) Identifying potential grant opportunities; (2) Writing grant applications; (3) Assisting DOEE programs in grant writing, including providing letters of support to community organizations seeking grants upon request; (4) Reviewing draft proposals; and (5) Following approval by the Director, or his designee, pursuant to § 8-151.07(9) timely submit grant applications and proposals.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 109, 52 DCR 10812; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775.)
DC Code § 8-151.09a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.09a. Office of Urban Agriculture establishment

(a) There is established an Office of Urban Agriculture ("Office") within DOEE. (b) The mission of the Office shall be to encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture practices in the District, including: (1) Urban farms, including outdoor farms, rooftop farms, indoor farms, and greenhouses; (2) Repealed. (3) Hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic farm facilities; and (4) Other innovations in urban agricultural production. (c) The duties of the Office shall include: (1) Developing and implementing District-wide policies and programs to promote urban farming and agriculture, including the Urban Farming Land Lease Program under § 48-402.01 the tax abatements under § 47-868, and subchapter II-A of Chapter 18 of this title; (2) Collaborating with and providing guidance to other District agencies implementing urban agriculture programs; (3) Engaging in outreach to share best practices, provide mentorship, and offer technical assistance with urban agriculture; (4) Applying for and accepting agriculture grants on behalf of DOEE; and (5) Issuing grants to urban farmers in the District for infrastructure and operating support.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 109a; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 6092, 66 DCR 8621; Apr. 16, 2020, D.C. Law 23-80, § 3, 67 DCR 2494.)  Applicability Section 7075 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 5 of D.C. Law 23-80 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the amendment of this section by Law 23-80 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-80: § 5 of D.C. Law 23-80 provided that the amendment made to subsection (c) of this section by § 3(b) of D.C. Law 23-80 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 6092 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 6092 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 8-151.09c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment|Subchapter I - General|§ 8-151.09c. Report on greenhouse gas emissions in District procurement

 By January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy and Environment shall publish a report on its website with recommendations for how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with goods and services procured by the District, including: (1) A comprehensive list of what goods and services can be tracked and reduced using life cycle analysis data; and (2) Best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with procurement of such goods and services.  (Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 109c; as added July 29, 2021, D.C. Law 24-16, § 2(a), 68 DCR 006015.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 24-16: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-16 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 24-16 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.