It is the intention of the Commission to provide local governments and other eligible entities with funds to:
- (1) Fund safe, efficient and environmentally sound maintenance of sections of dirt and gravel roads which have been identified as sources of dust and sediment pollution.
- (2) Establish a dedicated and earmarked funding mechanism that provides streamlined apportionment to the county level and enables local officials to establish fiscal and environmental controls.
- (3) Provide training to road crews on techniques of dirt and gravel road maintenance which minimize negative environmental impact.
- (4) Conduct demonstrations of new and innovative techniques of dirt and gravel road maintenance to assist in training of road crews and educate the general public on this matter.