Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 690-114. Direction of mine rescue work

The department shall coordinate and assist in all responses to a mine emergency conducted in this Commonwealth. The extent of coordination and assistance shall depend on the nature of the mine emergency and the operator's ability to respond to the mine emergency. This authority shall include directing responses to mine emergencies and assigning mine rescue crews and mine rescue and recovery work to mine inspectors or other qualified employees of the department.