(1) The department shall periodically report to the board on permit and variances filed, complaints received, and any other relevant information on the administration and enforcement of local regulations by the responsible political subdivision.

(2) If the board determines that the responsible political subdivision has failed to comply with the intent, purposes, or provisions of the local regulations, these rules, or the Act, the board may, after hearing, suspend the powers of the responsible political subdivision. In accordance with ARM 36.15.209 the department shall enforce the minimum standards adopted by the board until such time as the board determines that the responsible political subdivision will comply.