Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 723.8. Powers and duties of department

(1) Administer and enforce this act and any rules and regulations adopted hereunder.

(2) Issue such orders and initiate such proceedings as may be necessary for the enforcement of this act and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act. Those actions shall include, but are not limited to, the initiation of criminal prosecutions, including the issuance of summary citations by agents of the department.

(3) Enter into agreements, at its discretion, with any State agency or local agency for the purpose of delegating any of its authority under this act. Any State agency or local agency acting pursuant to a delegation agreement shall have the same powers and duties otherwise vested in the department to implement this act, to the extent delegated by the agreement.