[§342J-42]  Public education program.  The department shall develop and implement a public education program, the objectives of which shall be to:

     (1)  Develop increased public awareness of and interest in environmentally sound hazardous waste management methods;

     (2)  Encourage better informed decisions on hazardous waste management issues by businesses, industries, local governments, and the public; and

     (3)  Disseminate practical information concerning methods in which households, other institutions, and organizations can improve the management of hazardous waste. [L 1989, c 212, pt of §5]