§ 21-0115. Additional powers.

1. The state reaffirms its support of the cooperative approach to the
abatement and control of water pollution as embodied in the New England
Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact. In view of the increases in
population concentrations, the growing need of industry and agriculture
for water of reasonable quality and the quality reqirements of water
based recreation and other uses, the New England Interstate Water
Pollution Control Commission shall develop and maintain its programs,
including research on water quality problems at such levels as may be
appropriate including, to the extent necessary, levels above those
originally provided when the state first enacted the compact.

2. In addition to the minimal personnel authorizations contained in
article IV of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control
Compact, the commission may employ such engineering, technical and other
professional, secretarial and clerical personnel as the proper
administration and functioning of the commission may require.

3. a. This state hereby concurs in the conferring of any powers or
duties on the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
by other states in addition to those conferred by provision of the New
England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact. This concurrence is
pursuant to article II of said compact.

b. The concurrence is subject to the following limitations:

(1) Unless this state specifically confers a power or duty on the
commission, other than one conferred by the compact itself, no financial
or other burden or duties shall be placed upon this state, or any
agency, officer or subdivision thereof, by reason of the conferring or
exercise of the power or duty. At any time, the Governor, Attorney
General, or the State Comptroller shall have the power to make inquiry
of the commission and to examine its books and records in order to
ascertain the state of compliance with this act.

(2) The rights, privileges and responsibilities of the state with
respect to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact
and the commission established thereby shall not be limited or impaired.

(3) The commission shall include in its reports to the Governor a full
account of any additional powers or duties exercised or performed by it.