324.14511 Retired engineers technical assistance program; establishment; conduct; contract; priorities. Sec. 14511. (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. (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. History: Add. 1998, Act 289, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1998 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of environmental quality under retired engineers technical assistance program from department of environmental quality to Michigan agency for energy, department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see

environmental quality under retired engineers technical assistance program from department of environmental quality to Michigan agency for energy, department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-3, compiled at MCL 460.21.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA