(d) The powers and duties of the state opioid treatment authority include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. (1) Facilitate the development and implementation of rules, regulations, standards and best practice guidelines to ensure the quality of services delivered by medication-assisted treatment programs;
2. (2) Act as a liaison between relevant state and federal agencies;
3. (3) Be available for consultation regarding medication-assisted treatment guidelines, rules, regulations and recovery models for individualized treatment plans of care developed by the federal government and other nationally recognized authorities;
4. (4) Ensure delivery of technical assistance and informational materials to medication-assisted treatment programs as needed;
5. (5) Perform both scheduled and unscheduled site visits to medication-assisted treatment programs in cooperation with the identified state oversight agency when necessary and appropriate;
6. (6) Consult with the federal government regarding approval or disapproval of requests for exceptions to federal regulations, where appropriate;
7. (7) Review and approve exceptions to federal and state dosage policies and procedures;
8. (8) Receive and refer patient appeals and grievances to the designated state oversight agency when appropriate; and
9. (9) Work cooperatively with other relevant state agencies to determine the services needed and the location of a proposed medication-assisted treatment program.