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2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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”.
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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
Section 7213 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 6 of D.C. Law 24-16 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-16 has been implemented.
Section 7213 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed the applicability provision of section 6 of D.C. Law 24-16 that impacted this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-16 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter I - General › § 8–151.09e. Restrictions on purchases of fossil fuel-burning vehicles and appliances by District government

§ 8–151.09e. Restrictions on purchases of fossil fuel-burning vehicles and appliances by District government.
(a) Beginning January 1, 2025, the District government shall not install, in District-owned buildings, space- or water-heating appliances that rely on the combustion of natural gas, oil, or other fossil fuels at the site of the appliance, except in cases where compliance with this paragraph would be technically infeasible.
(b) Beginning January 1, 2026, the District government shall purchase or lease only zero-emissions vehicles, except in cases where there is no such vehicle readily available on the market.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 109e; as added Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-176, § 2, 69 DCR 009919.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter I - General › § 8–151.11. Continuity; rules and regulations

§ 8–151.11. Continuity; rules and regulations.
Regulations and rules of any agency, department, administration, board, or commission, the functions of which are transferred by this chapter to DOEE and any Mayor’s order or administrative order relating to a transferred function not in conflict with this chapter shall continue in force until such time as the Mayor, or his designee, issues new rules and regulations or orders governing the subject.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 111, 52 DCR 10812; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter I - General › § 8–151.12. Achieving primacy; procedure

§ 8–151.12. Achieving primacy; procedure.
(a) Prior to applying for primacy to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for any environmental law, the Mayor shall, in consultation with the Director of DOEE and the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia, conduct a cost/benefit analysis, which shall include an economic impact analysis, performance analysis, and fiscal impact analysis, including the identification of a revenue stream to effectively assume primacy.
(b) The Mayor shall not recommend applying for primacy unless the conclusion of the cost/benefit analysis required by subsection (a) of this section is that the costs of achieving primacy would be commensurate with the benefits.
(c) If the Mayor recommends, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, that the District apply for primacy, the Mayor shall transmit the cost/benefit analysis to the Council with a proposed resolution for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed resolution within this 45-day review period, the application for primacy shall be deemed disapproved.
(d) For the purpose of this section, “performance analysis” means the ability of the District to effectively enforce primacy, including in terms of the number of District employees needed and available, the level of specialized expertise needed and available, the number of additional employees or equipment, if any, that will be needed, and the impact of assigning existing employees or equipment to the enforcement or administration of the law for which primacy has been achieved.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 112, 52 DCR 10812; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6045(b), 63 DCR 10775.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter I - General › § 8–151.13. District Department of the Environment Fund. [Repealed]

§ 8–151.13. District Department of the Environment Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 113, 52 DCR 10812; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9082, 58 DCR 6226.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter I - General › § 8–151.14. Compilation of laws, regulations, and rules

§ 8–151.14. Compilation of laws, regulations, and rules.
(a) Within one year after February 15, 2006, the Mayor shall have compiled, indexed, and published in the District of Columbia Register all laws and regulations of the District of Columbia relating to the environment and rules adopted by the Mayor or by an agency in effect at the time of the compilation. The compilation shall be supplemented or revised periodically as necessary.
(b) The compilation, including any supplements or revisions, shall be made available to the public at a price fixed by the Mayor.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 114, 52 DCR 10812.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter I - General › § 8–151.15. Applicability

§ 8–151.15. Applicability.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall not be implemented until appropriated funds are available to pay the cost of implementation.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 115, 52 DCR 10812.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1A - District Department of the Environment › Subchapter II - Stormwater Management › § 8–152.03. Stormwater User Fee Discount Program

§ 8–152.03. Stormwater User Fee Discount Program.
(a) Within one year of the enactment of an impervious area stormwater user fee by DC WASA, the Mayor shall establish a Stormwater User Fee Discount Program to be coordinated between DC WASA and the Administration.
(b) The program shall allow property owners who implement measures to manage stormwater runoff from their properties to receive a discount on the stormwater user fee assessed to them under § 34-2202.16.
(c) Stormwater user fee discounts approved by the Mayor shall be retroactive to no earlier than the date of the implementation of the impervious area stormwater fee. A property owner may not qualify for a stormwater user fee discount until the stormwater management measures for which they seek a discount are demonstrated to be fully functional.
(d) Any discount earned under this section will be revocable upon a finding by the Mayor of non-performance. Upon a finding of non-performance, the Mayor may require reimbursement of any portion of fees discounted to date.
(e) Findings of non-performance by the Mayor may be appealed by an applicant pursuant to rules established by the Mayor.
(f) Failure to reimburse may result in a lien being placed upon the property without further notice to the owner. The Mayor may enforce the lien in the same manner as in § 34-2407.02.
(Feb. 15, 2006, D.C. Law 16-51, § 153; as added Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-371, § 2(b), 56 DCR 1353; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 58(c), 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction in (f).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B - District of Columbia Office of Energy › § 8–171.01. Legislative findings; purposes

§ 8–171.01. Legislative findings; purposes.
(a) The Council of the District of Columbia finds that:
(1) An adequate, reliable, and continuous supply of energy is essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the District of Columbia and to sustain the growth of the District’s economy;
(2) The District of Columbia is seriously threatened and adversely affected by the increasing shortages and the escalating prices of nonrenewable energy resources;
(3) Growth in the consumption of energy resources is due in part to wasteful and inefficient uses of energy, and the continuation of this trend will adversely affect the social, economic, and environmental development of the District of Columbia;
(4) It is the responsibility of the District of Columbia government to encourage and foster a reliable and adequate supply of energy resources for the District at a level consistent with the protection of public health and safety, the promotion of the general welfare and economic well-being, and the promotion of environmental quality;
(5) The District of Columbia must provide for the development of a unified energy policy:
(A) To minimize duplication and overlapping responsibilities for energy-related matters among various District departments, commissions, and agencies; and
(B) To ensure a reliable and adequate supply of energy resources for the District’s citizens and economy; and
(6) The establishment of the District of Columbia Office of Energy is in the public interest and will promote the general welfare of the public by assuring coordinated and efficient management of the District’s energy policy and programs.
(b) The purposes of this chapter are as follows:
(1) To establish the District of Columbia Office of Energy;
(2) To provide for the development of a comprehensive energy plan, policy, and programs for the District of Columbia;
(3) To achieve effective management of energy functions of the District government through the District of Columbia Office of Energy in cooperation with the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, the People’s Counsel of the District of Columbia, and all other appropriate District agencies and departments;
(4) To provide for the development of an emergency energy shortage contingency plan to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of District of Columbia citizens and industry during any public emergency, caused by an actual or impending acute shortage of usable energy resources; and
(5) To encourage and ensure full and effective public participation in formulation and implementation of a District of Columbia energy policy.
(Mar. 4, 1981, D.C. Law 3-132, § 2, 28 DCR 445.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed. § 2-901.
1981 Ed., § 1-1901.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-901.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B - District of Columbia Office of Energy › § 8–171.05. Review by District Auditor. [Repealed]

§ 8–171.05. Review by District Auditor. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 4, 1981, D.C. Law 3-132, § 6, 28 DCR 445; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 2404, 47 DCR 6308.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 2-905.
1981 Ed., § 1-1905.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) repeal of section, see § 2404 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 2404 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
Mayor's Orders
Interagency energy task force established: See Mayor’s Order 86-61, April 22, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B - District of Columbia Office of Energy › § 8–171.06. Citizens Energy Advisory Committee. [Expired]

§ 8–171.06. Citizens Energy Advisory Committee. [Expired]
Expired.
(Mar. 4, 1981, D.C. Law 3-132, § 7, 28 DCR 445; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-24, § 11, 30 DCR 3341; May 19, 1987, D.C. Law 7-4, § 2, 34 DCR 2334; Oct. 9, 1987, D.C. Law 7-33, § 2, 34 DCR 5314; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 32, 35 DCR 147; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-45, § 2, 38 DCR 4988.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 2-906.
1981 Ed., § 1-1906.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-906.
Editor's Notes
Expiration of the Citizens Energy Advisory Committee: Pursuant to subsection (e) of expired § 1-1906§ 2-906, 2001 Ed., the Citizens Energy Advisory Committee “shall continue in existence for 14 years, at which time, it shall be terminated unless reestablished by the Council of the District of Columbia.” The citizens Energy Advisory Committee is deemed to have expired on March 4, 1995.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B - District of Columbia Office of Energy › § 8–171.07. Severability

§ 8–171.07. Severability.
If any provisions of this chapter, or of any rule, regulation, or order thereunder or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder of this chapter and application of such provisions of this chapter or of such rule, regulation, or order to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby.
(Mar. 4, 1981, D.C. Law 3-132, § 8, 28 DCR 445.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 2-907.
1981 Ed., § 1-1907.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-907.
Editor's Notes
Because of the codification of D.C. Law 6-173 as subchapter II of Chapter 19 of Title 1subchapter II of Chapter 9 of Title 2, 2001 Ed., and the designation of the preexisting text as subchapter I, “subchapter” has been substituted for “chapter” throughout the section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter I - Declaration of Public Purpose and Definitions › § 8–173.01. Declaration of public purpose

§ 8–173.01. Declaration of public purpose.
The Council hereby declares that a public purpose will be served through investment by the District, as authorized in this chapter, in sustainable projects and programs that contribute to the health, education, safety, and welfare of District residents by reducing the causes of, and mitigating the adverse effects of, climate change, reducing air, water, and other pollution, protecting and conserving natural resources, reducing energy costs in the District, promoting energy efficiency, and otherwise achieving the objectives established in the Comprehensive Energy Plan, developed by the Department of Energy and Environment pursuant to § 8-171.04. Such investment is in the public interest and for the benefit of the public, and the expenditure of monies pursuant to this chapter serves valid public purposes.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 101, as added ; Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-257, § 202, 66 DCR 1344.)
Applicability
Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-257 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-257: § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257 provided that the creation of this section by § 202(c) of D.C. Law 22-257 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) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of 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) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter II - Green Finance Authority Establishment › § 8–173.21. Establishment of the Green Finance Authority

§ 8–173.21. Establishment of the Green Finance Authority.
(a) There is established, as an instrumentality of the District government, the Green Finance Authority. The Authority shall have a separate legal existence within the District government.
(b) The Authority shall increase the use of private funds for sustainable projects and programs by offering and promoting the use of loans, loan guarantees, credit enhancements, bonds, or other financing mechanisms for sustainable projects and programs.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 201, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter II - Green Finance Authority Establishment › § 8–173.24. Operations of the Green Finance Authority Board

§ 8–173.24. Operations of the Green Finance Authority Board.
(a) The powers of the Authority shall be vested in and exercised by the Board. The Board may take action at a meeting held at a time and place fixed by its bylaws.
(b) Within 60 days after 6 of the voting members of the Board have been appointed, the Board shall adopt bylaws, guidelines, and procedures governing its meetings and decision-making processes. The procedures shall include a formal means for a member of the Board to submit their dissent from any decision of the Board.
(c) The presence of 4 voting Board members shall constitute a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business. A 2/3 vote of the voting members present shall be necessary for the Board to take any official action.
(d) The Board shall meet at least 6 times each year.
(e) The Authority's fiscal year shall coincide with the fiscal year of the District government.
(f) The Authority shall provide staff resources to the Board and coordinate the involvement of staff from the Department and the Office of the CFO, and any other appropriate agency or organization, as necessary.
(g) The Board shall have access to all records of the Authority.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 204, 65 DCR 7159; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 6042(c), 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Green Finance Authority Board Quorum Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-505, July 25, 2022, 69 DCR 009362).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6042(c) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Green Finance Authority Board Quorum Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-421, May 23, 2022, 69 DCR 6229).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Green Finance Authority Board Quorum Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-188, Oct. 26, 2021, 68 DCR 011341).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Green Finance Authority Board Quorum Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-121, July 21, 2021, 68 DCR 007330).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Green Finance Authority Board Quorum Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-159, Aug. 27, 2022, 69 DCR 008375).
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Green Finance Authority Board Quorum Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-38, Oct. 27, 2021, 68 DCR 008845).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter II - Green Finance Authority Establishment › § 8–173.25. Executive director; powers and duties; personnel authority

§ 8–173.25. Executive director; powers and duties; personnel authority.
(a) The Board shall appoint an Executive Director who shall be an employee of the Authority, but who shall not be a member of the Board, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the Board. The Executive Director shall administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the Authority in accordance with the policies, control, and direction of the Board.
(b) The Executive Director shall be a District resident within 180 days of his or her appointment.
(c)(1) The Authority shall have independent personnel authority, including the authority to establish its own personnel system.
(2) Chapter 6 of Title 1 shall not apply to employees of the Authority.
(3) Within 6 months after the first meeting of the Board, the Board shall create policies, practices, and procedures for:
(A) Hiring employees, which shall include a preference for hiring District residents, or individuals who become District residents within 180 days of their becoming an employee of the Authority, that is comparable to the degree of preference established in Chapter 6 of Title 1; and
(B) Establishing the terms and conditions of employment for employees of the Authority.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 205, 65 DCR 7159.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 1B-i - Green Finance Authority › Subchapter II - Green Finance Authority Establishment › § 8–173.26. Green Finance Authority Fund

§ 8–173.26. Green Finance Authority Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Green Finance Authority Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Authority in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section.
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited into the Fund:
(1) Appropriated funds, which shall include a transfer of $7 million from the Renewable Energy Development Fund, established in § 34-1436, in Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, if such transfers are included in an approved budget and financial plan:
(2) Federal funds;
(3) Pursuant to § 8-173.41, grants, fees, donations, or gifts from public or private sources, subject to approval by the Board;
(4) Proceeds from any proceeding, settlement, or contract in which the District is a party and the funds have been assigned to the Authority;
(5) Repayments of principal and interest on loans provided from the Fund;
(6) Interest earned from the deposit or investment of monies from the Fund; and
(7) All revenues, receipts, and fees of whatever source derived from the operation of the Fund.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used for all purposes related to the mission and operation of the Authority; provided, that money transferred from the Renewable Energy Development Fund pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section shall be used only to support sustainable projects and programs that include support for the creation of new solar energy sources in the District, and any associated administrative costs.
(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 for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 206, 65 DCR 7159.)