Ala. Code § 41-6A-7: Administration of Chapter; Contracts with Other Agencies, Departments, Etc.; Other Agencies, Departments, Etc., Affecting Chapter to Report to Department; Abstracts of Proposals Sent to Department.

The department is solely responsible for the administration of this chapter; however, the department may enter into a contractual agreement with state agencies or departments, educational institutions and such other organizations and individuals necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. Any agency, department, educational institution, or organization of the state which affects the administration or implementation of this chapter is required to communicate such activities to the department. Abstracts of proposals for energy-related grants shall be sent to the department for informational and coordination purposes. Such abstracts shall remain confidential.