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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-151. Department of Energy and Environment;  establishment;  transfers.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Department of Energy and Environment is established as an agency within the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia.  DOEE shall be responsible for the interpretation, administration, enforcement, and oversight of environmental laws, regulations, and programs, whether involving public or private property, including laws, regulations, and programs related to the following:

(1) Air quality and resources;

(2) Water quality and resources;

(3) Watershed protection;

(4) Stormwater;

(5) Soil resources;

(6) Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, except for medical waste and low-level radioactive waste;

(7) Pesticides;

(8) Asbestos;

(9) Underground storage tanks;

(10) Aquatic and wildlife resources;

(11) Lead hazard prevention and elimination, except for Chapter 8D of this title; and

(12) To the extent it does not conflict with, or supersede, the urban forestry functions of the District Department of Transportation, tree and forest policy related to stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and habitat and wildlife conservation and restoration.

(b) Repealed.

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