The department shall have the duty to:

1. I. Provide advice to municipalities engaged in:

   1. (a) Preliminary project planning and design;
   2. (b) Development of closure plans; or
   3. (c) Development of grant applications for funding under this subdivision.
2. II. Review and approve preliminary and final closure plans for the proposed project, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq., and RSA 147-B, 149-M:6 and 149-M:7.
3. III. Review and approve revisions or formal addenda to approved plans and specifications.
4. IV. Process grant applications for state approval.
5. V. Perform periodic site inspections as necessary.
6. VI. Review and approve change orders during the construction period.
7. VII. In conjunction with the applicant's qualified professional engineer, conduct an inspection of the landfill or incinerator upon completion of the closure work to approve substantial completion.
8. VIII. Based upon a satisfactory construction completion inspection, and the receipt of as-built drawings for landfills and a report for incinerators, review and approve final eligible project costs.

Source. 1996, 251:2. 1999, 347:9, eff. Jan. 21, 2000.