Section ENV.06.16 — Administration

(a) The tribal Environmental Department shall administer this Ordinance, including:

(1) assessing compliance with the Ordinance and other applicable tribal law;

(2) investigating suspected violations and initiating enforcement actions;

(3) conducting monitoring activities;

(4) recommending new or different groundwater standards; and

(5) taking such action as may be necessary to prevent, abate and control pollution.

(b) The tribal Environmental Department, through its authorized employees, is authorized to enter and inspect property or premises and records to investigate potential sources of groundwater pollution.

(1) Entry must be done at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.

(2) If entry is denied, a warrant shall be obtained from the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Court allowing the Environmental Department to enter and inspect. The Tribal Court may issue such warrants upon a proper showing of the need for such entry and inspection.

(c) The tribal Environmental Department shall periodically organize an education campaign on groundwater protection and the requirements of this Ordinance.