(c) State law provides that the board shall have the following powers and duties:

1. (1) Collect data, study and evaluate the solid waste management needs of all localities within this jurisdiction, and publish findings as a regional needs assessment;
2. (2) Evaluate on a continuous basis the solid waste needs of this jurisdiction, and thereby update the regional needs assessment at least biennially;
3. (3) Formulate recommendations to all local governments within this jurisdiction on solid waste management issues and formulate plans for providing adequate solid waste management;
4. (4) Issue or deny certificates of need to any applicant for a solid waste disposal facility permit within their district, with the exception of permits for landfills when a private industry bears the expense of operating and maintaining such landfill solely for disposal of waste generated by the industry or wastes of a similar kind or character;

5. (5) Adopt such rules as necessary to ensure:

   1. (A) Consistency of review and decision-making procedures/criteria; and
   2. (B) Public notice and participation in any findings or ruling of this board; and
6. (6) Carry out all other powers and duties conferred by state law.