(1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall implement a technical assistance and information program for generators of hazardous waste. The program shall include but need not be limited to:

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(a) Direct, on-site assistance;

(b) Coordination with industry trade associations;

(c) Information clearinghouse activities;

(d) Publications and workshops; and

(e) Other activities related to technical assistance.

(2) Technical assistance services provided under this section shall not result in inspections or other enforcement actions unless there is reasonable cause to believe there exists a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety or to the environment. The Environmental Quality Commission may develop rules to carry out the intent of this subsection. [1991 c.721 § 5; 2003 c.654 § 5]