The Programs Branch provides administrative, financial, and programmatic assistance to the division and public pursuant to regulations and legislation proposals, updates, changes and amendments. It manages the collection of fees and distribution of grant funds, the Waste Tire Management Program, the Mercury Switch Removal Programs, and the licensure programs for Solid Waste Management Facility Operators and Illegal Dump Control Officers. The Programs Branch oversees the plans and needs assessments of the eighteen Regional Solid Waste Management Districts throughout the State. It also provides the division assistance on special projects as needed.

The Branch renders guidance and oversight of the plans, needs assessments and financial audits which are required from the Regional Solid Waste Management Districts. The Branch gives direction to the promulgation procedural needs for the Division's regulations, provides legislative activity assistance and maintains the Division's legislative and regulatory archives.

A major thrust of the Programs Branch is the collection, distribution and financial auditing oversight of various fees and of grant funds. Primary activities include administration of:

A Programs Branch staff member serves on the Solid Waste Licensing Committee, which advises the Commission and the Department in the administration of the Operator Licensure Program.

The Programs Branch reviews and approves Financial Assurance Instruments submitted from permit applications.
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