26:2C-9.6. Dedication, appropriation of revenues
6. Pursuant to the mandate of the federal Clean Air Act, all revenues collected pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1995, c.188 (C.26:2C-9.5) shall be dedicated and appropriated annually solely for use by the department in administering the provisions of P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.) with regard to major facilities. Except as provided otherwise for the supplemental surcharge assessed pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1995, c.188 (C.26:2C-9.5), those monies shall be used only to hire personnel and fund positions, procure necessary equipment, and fund the functions of the department prescribed pursuant to P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.) with regard to major facilities and to fund implementation and operation of the small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance program required pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7661f of the federal Clean Air Act. Such program costs may also include, but need not be limited to, costs connected to or associated with: program planning; data collection; investigations; rule and regulation development; reviewing, issuing, and administering operating permits; monitoring and administratively enforcing compliance with laws, codes, rules, regulations, and permits; and any other activities with regard to major facilities required for State compliance with the federal Clean Air Act.
L.1995,c.188,s.6.