The Director shall:
1. Administer and enforce the provisions of NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730, inclusive, all regulations adopted by the Commission, and all orders and permits issued by the Department;
2. Examine and approve or disapprove plans and specifications for the construction and operation of new treatment works and extensions, modifications of or additions to new or existing treatment works;
3. Develop comprehensive plans and programs for preventing, reducing or eliminating pollution and controlling injections through a well to prevent the degradation of existing or potential underground sources of drinking water, with due regard to the improvements which are necessary to conserve waters for the protection and propagation of fish and aquatic life, wildlife, recreational purposes, public water supply, agricultural, industrial and other purposes; and
4. Certify all costs and expenditures for any facility, land, building, machinery, equipment, treatment works or disposal systems which are acquired, constructed or installed in conformity with the purposes of NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1710; A 1977, 1141; 1979, 1916; 1981, 81; 1985, 764)