In addition to the powers set out in § 4-25, the Director may also:
(a) Control and abate air pollution in accordance with this ordinance.
(b) Make, modify or cancel decisions, rulings or orders which require, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, the control of air pollution.
(c) Institute in a court of competent jurisdiction proceedings to compel compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.
(d) Accept, or when deemed necessary by him, require to be submitted to him, and consider for approval plans for air cleaning devices or any part thereof and inspect the installation for compliance with the plans.
(e) Enter and inspect any property at reasonable times and places pursuant to reasonable notice for the purpose of investigating either an actual or suspected source of air pollution for ascertaining compliance or noncompliance with this ordinance. Any information relating to secret processes, or methods of manufacture or production obtained in the course of the inspection or investigation shall be kept confidential. If in connection with such investigation or inspection, samples of air contaminants are taken for analysis, a duplicate of the analytical report shall be furnished promptly to the person who is suspected of causing such air pollution.
(f) Receive and initiate complaints of air pollution in alleged violation of this ordinance and take action with respect thereto provided in this ordinance.
(g) Encourage voluntary cooperation by all persons in controlling air pollution.
(h) Cooperate with the appropriate agencies of the United States, the State of Michigan, or other states or any interstate agencies or international agencies with respect to the control of air pollution.
(i) Do such other things as he may deem necessary, proper or desirable in order that he may enforce this ordinance.
(j) Issue installation permits and certificates operation of air contaminant sources and control equipment and to require reports of the operation of the air contaminant sources.
(k) Determine by means of field studies and sampling the degree of air pollution in the City of Flint.
(l) Prepare and develop a general comprehensive plan for the control or abatement of existing air pollution and the control or prevention of any new air pollution.
(m) Conduct and supervise programs of air pollution control education including the preparation and distribution of information relating to air pollution control.
(Ord. 2494, passed 5-12-1975)