The director may:

(1) Perform any and all acts necessary to carry out the purposes and requirements of this chapter;

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(2) Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and all rules, regulations, and orders promulgated;
(3) Enter into agreements, contracts, or cooperative arrangements with any person;
(4) Receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government and other public or private agencies;
(5) Participate in related programs of any public or private agencies or organizations;
(6) Establish adequate fiscal controls and accounting procedures to assure proper disbursement of an accounting for funds appropriated or received for the purpose of carrying out this chapter;
(7) Delegate those responsibilities and duties as appropriate for the purpose of administering the requirements of this chapter;
(8) Establish and collect fees for conducting plan reviews, inspections and laboratory analyses as necessary; and
(9) Prescribe such regulations as necessary to carry out the director’s function under this chapter.