(1) The department may inspect forest practices on any federal, state, or private land in this state to assess compliance with the provisions of this part and rules adopted pursuant to this part.
(2) The department may conduct an onsite consultation with an owner or operator to review harvest plans and watershed conditions. During the onsite consultation, the department may review and, if appropriate, approve the proposed use of alternative streamside management practices, as provided in 77-5-303.