§ 143-215.111. General powers of Commission; auxiliary powers. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 143‑215.111.  General powers of Commission;auxiliary powers.

In addition to the specific powers prescribed elsewhere in this Articleand the applicable general powers prescribed in G.S. 143‑215.3, and forthe purpose of carrying out its duties, the Commission shall have the power:

(1)        To make a continuing study of the effects of the emission ofair contaminants from motor vehicles on the quality of the outdoor atmosphereof the State and the several areas thereof, and make recommendations to theGeneral Assembly and other appropriate public and private bodies for thecontrol of such air contaminants.

(2)        To consult, upon request, with any person proposing toconstruct, install, or otherwise acquire an air pollution source or air‑cleaningdevice for the control of air contaminants concerning the efficacy of suchdevice, or the air problem which may be related to such source, or device;provided, however, that nothing in any such consultation shall be construed torelieve any person from compliance with this Article and Article 21, rulesadopted pursuant thereto, or any other provision of law.

(3)        To encourage local units of government to handle airpollution problems within their respective jurisdictions and on a cooperativebasis, and to provide such local units technical and consultative assistance tothe maximum extent possible.

(4)        To establish procedures providing for public notice, publiccomment, and public hearings on applications for permits required by Title V tomeet the requirements of Title V and implementing regulations adopted by theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency.

(5)        To establish procedures providing for notice to theAdministrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and affectedstates of proposals to issue permits required by Title V and allowing affectedstates the opportunity to submit written comment as required by section 505(a)of Title V (42 U.S.C. § 7661d) and implementing regulations adopted by theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency. (1973, c. 821, s. 6; c. 1262, s. 23; 1987, c. 827, ss.154, 209; 1993, c. 400, s. 9.)