Role of the department.
El Paso City Code § 9.36.040
in effect9.36.040 - Role of the department.
The role of the department shall be as follows:
A. Investigate complaints of violations of this chapter, the Texas Clean Air Act, pursuant to Chapter 382 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, as amended, and other applicable state and federal air pollution laws, rules and regulations, make inspections of sources of air pollution and ambient air conditions, and to maintain a record of the investigations, complaints, inspections and observations;
B. Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons and by effected groups in the preservation and regulation of the purity of the outdoor atmosphere;
C. Collect and disseminate information to the general public on air pollution;
D. Work with planning and zoning agencies for the purpose of coordinating activities under the provisions of this chapter with planning and zoning activities, and foster the best possible management of the air resources of the city;
E. Cooperate and work with the federal, state and local government agencies concerned with air pollution problems.
(Ord. No. 19043, § 5, 3-17-2020)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.36AIQU_9.36.040RODEFetched: 10/28/2026