§ 30.53a. Powers and duties of the department
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 52 P.S. Mines and Mining
52 P.S. § 30.53a
§ 30.53a. Powers and duties of the department
The department shall have the power and its duty shall be to:
(c) Adopt such policies, standards and procedures, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Environmental Quality Board, as shall be necessary for effective coal refuse disposal, to conserve the air, water and land resources of the Commonwealth, protect the public health and safety, prevent and eliminate public nuisances, and enable it to carry out the purposes and provisions of this act.
(g) Review all Commonwealth research programs pertaining to coal refuse disposal, including but not limited to water quality and air pollution control: Provided, however, That this section shall not be construed to limit the authority of each department to conduct research programs and operations as authorized by law.
Credits
1968, Sept. 24, P.L. 1040, No. 318, § 3.1, added 1980, Oct. 10, P.L. 807, No. 154, § 2, imd. effective.
52 P.S. § 30.53a, PA ST 52 P.S. § 30.53a
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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