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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 32 P.S. Forests, Waters and State Parks § 679.402. Additional powers and duties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In conjunction with their responsibilities otherwise provided under this act, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Environmental Protection and every municipality administering flood plain management regulations shall have the additional power and its duty shall be to:

(1) Investigate complaints and conduct surveys of flood plains and obstructions.

(2) Institute prosecutions and civil proceedings to enforce the provisions of this act.

(3) Conduct educational programs with respect to flood plain management.

(4) Establish reasonable fees for permit processing for the program that the agency or municipality administers.

(5) Do any other acts not inconsistent with this act which are necessary or proper for its effective implementation.

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