Section 83.601. Purpose

It is the intention of the Commission to provide local governments and other eligible entities with funds to:

(1) Fund safe, efficient and environmentally sound maintenance of sections of dirt and gravel roads which have been identified as sources of dust and sediment pollution.

(2) Establish a dedicated and earmarked funding mechanism that provides streamlined apportionment to the county level and enables local officials to establish fiscal and environmental controls.

(3) Provide training to road crews on techniques of dirt and gravel road maintenance which minimize negative environmental impact.

(4) Conduct demonstrations of new and innovative techniques of dirt and gravel road maintenance to assist in training of road crews and educate the general public on this matter.