In implementing the provisions of this article the department is hereby authorized to: 1. Administer funds generated pursuant to the 'clean water, clean air, and green jobs environmental bond act of 2022 '. 2. In the name of the state, as further provided within this article, contract to make, within the limitations of appropriations available therefor, state assistance payments toward the cost of a project approved, and to be undertaken pursuant to this article. 3. Approve vouchers for the payments pursuant to an approved contract. 4. Enter into contracts with any person, firm, corporation, not-for-profit corporation, agency or other entity, private or governmental, for the purpose of effectuating the provisions of this article. 5. Promulgate such rules and regulations and to develop such forms and procedures necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article, including but not limited to requirements for the form, content, and submission of applications by municipalities for state financial assistance. 6. Delegate to, or cooperate with, any other state entity in the administration of this article. 7. the form, content, and submission of applications by municipalities for state financial assistance. 6. Delegate to, or cooperate with, any other state entity in the administration of this article. 7. Perform such other and further acts as may be necessary, proper or desirable to carry out the provisions of this article.
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