# Utah Code § 19-6-107: Director -- Appointment -- Powers > Utah · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_107 ## Section - **Citation:** Utah Code § 19-6-107 - **Heading:** Director -- Appointment -- Powers - **Jurisdiction:** Utah - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Utah Code / Title 19 / Chapter 19-6 / § 19-6-107 ## Text (1) The executive director shall appoint the director. The director shall serve under the administrative direction of the executive director. (2) The director shall: (a) issue an order necessary to enforce this part; (b) enforce an order by appropriate administrative and judicial proceedings; (c) institute judicial proceedings to secure compliance with this part; (d) carry out inspections pursuant to Section 19-6-109; (e) require submittal of specifications or other information relating to hazardous waste plans for review, and approve, disapprove, revoke, or review the plans; (f) develop programs for solid waste and hazardous waste management and control within the state; (g) advise, consult, and cooperate with another agency of the state, the federal government, another state, an interstate agency, an affected group, an affected political subdivision, an affected industry, or other affected person in furtherance of the purposes of this part; (h) subject to the provisions of this part, enforce rules made or revised by the board through the issuance of orders; (i) review plans, specifications or other data relative to solid waste and hazardous waste control systems or any part of the systems as provided in this part; (j) under the direction of the executive director, represent the state in matters pertaining to interstate solid waste and hazardous waste management and control including, under the direction of the board, entering into interstate compacts and other similar agreements; and (k) as authorized by the board and subject to the provisions of this part, act as executive secretary of the board under the direction of the chair of the board. (3) The director may: (a) subject to Subsection 19-6-104(1)(e), settle or compromise any administrative or civil action initiated to compel compliance with this part and any rules adopted under this part; (b) employ full-time employees necessary to carry out this part; (c) authorize any employee or representative of the department to conduct inspections as permitted in this part; (d) encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, research, and demonstrations relating to solid waste and hazardous waste management and control necessary for the discharge of duties assigned under this part; (e) collect and disseminate information relating to solid waste and hazardous waste management control; and (f) cooperate with any person in studies and research regarding solid waste and hazardous waste management and control. ## Nearby sections - [Utah Code § 19-6-102 § 19-6-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_102.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-102.1 § 19-6-102.1. Treatment or disposal -- Exclusions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_102.1.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-103 § 19-6-103. Waste Management and Radiation Control Board -- Members -- Terms -- Organization -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_103.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-104 § 19-6-104. Powers of board -- Creation of statewide solid waste management plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_104.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-105 § 19-6-105. Rules of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_105.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-106 § 19-6-106. Rulemaking authority and procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_106.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-107 § 19-6-107. Director -- Appointment -- Powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_107.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-108 § 19-6-108. New nonhazardous solid or hazardous waste operation plans for facility or site -- Approval required -- Exemptions from legislative and gubernatorial approval -- Time periods for review -- Information required -- Other conditions -- Automatic revocation of approval -- Periodic review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_108.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-108.3 § 19-6-108.3. Director to issue written assurances, make determinations, and partition operation plans -- Board to make rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_108.3.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-108.5 § 19-6-108.5. Management of hazardous waste generated outside Utah.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_108.5.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-109 § 19-6-109. Inspections authorized -- Fines for a self-inspected facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_109.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-111 § 19-6-111. Variances -- Requirements for application -- Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_111.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-112 § 19-6-112. Notice of violations -- Order for correction -- Civil action to enforce.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_112.md) - [Utah Code § 19-6-113 § 19-6-113. Violations -- Penalties -- Reimbursement for expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_113.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_6_107. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.