The department of natural resources is hereby designated as the air pollution agency of the state for all purposes of any federal air pollution control act and may:

(1) Take all necessary or appropriate action to obtain for the state the benefits of any federal act;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 643.190

  • Air pollution: the presence in the ambient air of one or more air contaminants in quantities, of characteristics and of a duration which directly and proximately cause or contribute to injury to human, plant, or animal life or health or to property or which unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of life or use of property. See Missouri Laws 643.020
  • Department: the department of natural resources of the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 643.020
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) Apply for and receive federal funds made available under any federal act;

(3) Approve projects for which loans or grants under any federal act are made to any municipality or agency of the state;

(4) Participate through its authorized representatives in proceedings under any federal act and recommend measures for the reduction of air pollution originating within the state.

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