Section ENV.04.17 — Additional Authority And Duties Of The Division

(a) In addition to the authority specified elsewhere in this Article, the Division has the power to:

(1) Conduct or cause to be conducted studies, research and demonstrations with respect to water pollution and control, abatement, or prevention thereof, as requested by the Commission;

(2) Furnish technical advice and services relating to water pollution problems and control techniques;

(3) Designate one or more persons or agencies in any area of the reservation as an agent of the Division, to exercise and perform such powers and duties of the Division as may be specified in such designation;

(4) To certify, when requested, the existence of any facility, land, building, machinery, equipment, treatment works, sewage and disposal systems, as have been acquired, constructed, or installed in conformity with the purposes of this Article; and

(5) To take such action in accordance with rules and orders promulgated by the Commission as may be necessary to prevent, abate, and control pollution.

(b) All fees and penalties collected by the Division shall be transmitted to the Tribal Finance Office in a timely manner for deposit to the credit of the Tribal General Fund.