The commissioner shall participate in the regional multistate clearinghouse to assist in carrying out the requirements set forth in sections 22a-612 to 22a-625, inclusive, to act as the designated agent of the clearinghouse for the purposes of receiving notifications and submissions of information as required by sections 22a-612 to 22a-625, inclusive, and to help coordinate reviews of the manufacturers’ notifications regarding mercury-added products, applications for phase-out exemptions, collection system plans, disclosures of mercury-added content, applications for alternative labeling or notification systems or both, education and outreach activities, and any other functions related to sections 22a-612 to 22a-625, inclusive.