Section 1.151. Policy

In furtherance of the purposes and policies of the act of June 22, 1937 (P. L. 1987, No. 394) (35 P. S. § § 691.1—691.701), the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. § § 4001—4015), the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act (35 P. S. § § 6001—6017) (Repealed), and the act of June 25, 1913 (P. L. 555, No. 335) (32 P. S. § § 681—691) (Repealed), the following steps shall be taken:

(1) The heads of administrative departments, independent administrative boards and commissions and other Commonwealth agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall ensure that the government facilities and activities of the Commonwealth comply with the laws listed in this section and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(2) Environmental pollution control needs shall be considered in the initial stages of planning of each new installation. In addition, any construction, reconstruction or additions to existing facilities, buildings and equipment shall be planned and budgeted so that they comply with environmental laws and regulations.

(3) In the performance of contracts awarded by Commonwealth agencies, contractors shall minimize pollution and shall strictly comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Contracts shall contain provisions requiring contractors to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.