[§342B-16]  Research, educational, and training programs.  The director may:

     (1)  Conduct and supervise research programs for the purpose of determining the causes, effects, hazards, or means to monitor or abate sources of air pollution;

     (2)  With the approval of the governor, cooperate with, and receive money from, the federal government, or any political subdivision of the State or from private sources for the study and control of air pollution; and

     (3)  Conduct and supervise statewide educational and training programs on air pollution prevention, control, and abatement, including the preparation and distribution of information relating to air pollution. [L 1992, c 240, pt of §1]