(1) The department shall establish a retired engineers technical assistance program. The RETAP shall provide assistance pursuant to section 14504. RETAP assistance shall be conducted by the retired engineers, scientists, and other qualified professionals participating in RETAP.
    (2) The department may contract with public or private corporations to conduct 1 or more RETAP activities. Prior to entering into a contract under this subsection, the department shall submit the proposed contract to the legislature.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.14511

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the department of environmental quality. See Michigan Laws 324.14501
  • Director: means the director of the department of environmental quality. See Michigan Laws 324.14501
  • RETAP: means the retired engineers technical assistance program created in section 14511. See Michigan Laws 324.14501
    (3) The director may establish priorities for RETAP assistance based on the demand for RETAP assistance, the funds available for the assistance, and the needs of the applicants, taking into consideration the most effective use of the assistance.