In order to investigate either actual or suspected sources of potential harm to human health or the environment and to ascertain compliance or non-compliance with the solid waste rules, the department shall:

1. (a) Inspect any public or private property or premises as authorized by RSA 149-M:6, IV, including collection, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal facilities;
2. (b) Gather evidence on existing conditions and procedures;
3. (c) Obtain representative samples of containers, materials, and wastes;
4. (d) Conduct tests, analyses, and evaluations;
5. (e) Photograph containers, tanks, labels, processes, or conditions related to waste collection, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal;
6. (f) Inspect or be provided copies of, or both, any pertinent records, reports of information, and test results relating to the requirements of the solid waste rules upon request; and
7. (g) Obtain any other information as authorized by law.

Source. #6619-B, eff 10-29-97; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Sw 2000); ss by #8459, eff 10-28-05 (formerly Env-Wm 3702.01); ss by #10601, eff 7-1-14; ss by #14067, eff 9-3-24