Mr. Weltman argued that environmental department retained oversight and control.

Many have said they wish the department had retained and upgraded the old system, in place since 1990.

While my department retains overall control of expenses, the onus is initially on line managers to check expense reports.

Secretary of State Warren Christopher insisted that his department retain jurisdiction.

Even after the recent reductions, the department retains more officers per capita than most major urban forces.

Some departments in the region still retain volunteer units.

The department retains the strongest links with those involved with power station construction.

Under the arrangement the department would retain ownership of the locomotives and rolling stock and responsibility for their maintenance.

While overall sanjuanina building is modern, the department retains old buildings of great historical and architectural value.

After the Chernobyl accident, however, the department retained six outside consultants to inspect the plant.