Role of the Department.
Section 8
SEC.8. Role of the Department. - For the furtherance of the objectives of this Act, the Department shall have the following functions: Chair the Commission created pursuant to this Act; Prepare an annual National Solid Waste Management Status Report; Prepare and distribute information, education and communication materials on solid waste management; Establish methods and other parameters for the measurement of waste reduction, collection and disposal; Provide technical and other capability building assistance and support to the LGUs in the development and implementation of local solid waste management plans and programs; Recommend policies to eliminate barriers to waste reduction programs; Exercise visitorial and enforcement powers to ensure strict compliance with this Act; Perform such other powers and functions necessary to achieve the objectives of this Act; and Issue rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.