Mississippi Code Title 49. Conservation and Ecology § 49-31-13

(a) The types and quantities of wastes generated in the state, the existing system for management of wastes, and pollution prevention and recycling efforts to date in the state;

(b) The advisability, feasibility and potential impacts of waste stream reduction through statutory restraints;

(c) The identification of key business, industry, academic institutions and governmental entities which should receive priorities in technical assistance;

(d) The establishment of the program priorities, objectives, missions and goals for pollution prevention and recycling in the state, including a methodology for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the program in attaining program goals and objectives;

(e) The development of a methodology to assess progress in minimizing waste, preventing pollution and recycling in the state; and

(f) Any other information deemed necessary by the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter.