44-146.35 - Powers and duties of the Department of Emergency Management. - Virginia Statutes

§ 44-146.35. Powers and duties of the Department of Emergency Management.

In carrying out the purposes set forth in this chapter the Department shallhave the authority to:

1. Coordinate the development of hazardous materials training programs andhazardous materials emergency response programs and plans with state andlocal government agencies and related groups. Those state agencies and localgovernment agencies shall retain the statutory responsibilities assignedelsewhere in this Code.

2. Administer the implementation of the Virginia Hazardous MaterialsEmergency Response Program. The Department shall consider the recommendationsof the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Advisory Council inimplementing the Program.

(1987, c. 492; 2000, c. 309.)