Section 324.14502 - Reduction in amount of generated environmental waste; emphasis on pollution prevention; personnel; staff and services(1) The department shall inform, assist, educate, and provide funding, as provided in this part, to persons to facilitate a reduction in the amount of environmental waste generated in the state. The department shall place a particular emphasis on in-plant pollution prevention.(2) The department shall employ personnel and provide staff and services as are necessary to implement this part.1994, Act 451, Eff. 3/30/1995 ;--Am. 1998, Act 289, Imd. Eff. 7/27/1998 .