Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 46-2-16 - Enforcement16.1. General. The provisions of this Series may be enforced by all of the applicable provisions of the State Act, including: a. Orders issued by the Chief in accordance with Sections 7, 8, 10 and 12a of the State Act;b. Civil penalties and injunctive relief in accordance with Section 17 of the State Act; andc. Criminal penalties in accordance with Section 19 of the State Act.16.2. Citizen participation. The Chief shall provide for public participation in enforcement by the following: a. Investigating and providing a written response to all signed, written complaints from citizens;b. Not opposing intervention by any citizen when permissive intervention is authorized by statute or rule; andc. Publishing notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the discharge is located at least thirty (30) days prior to the final settlement of any civil action or consent order issued by the Board. This notice will identity the person discharging, the specific enforcement action to be taken, and the name and address where information on the proposed settlement can be obtained. The Chief shall consider all comments received during the 30 day period.