The department, in cooperation with the department of water resources and the state geologist, shall develop criteria for siting a solid waste disposal facility based upon potential impact on environmental resources. Any application for a landfill permit received after the department develops siting criteria as required by this section must be reviewed for site suitability by the department after consultation with the department of water resources and state geologist before any site development. Site development does not include the assessment or monitoring associated with the review as required by the department in consultation with the department of water resources and state geologist.