§ 3104 — Administrative agreements with other agencies

In consultation with the Statewide committee, the department shall, to the extent practicable, enter into administrative agreements with appropriate Compact Basin Commissions and Federal, State, interstate, municipal and other agencies for the following purposes:

(1) To avoid unnecessary duplication of staff functions and facilitate coordinated review of projects and actions within the jurisdiction of such agencies.

(2) To provide a coordinated system for registration of significant water uses and the coordinated collection and maintenance of data regarding water resources.

(3) To provide for coordinated inspection, monitoring and enforcement of applicable statutes and regulations, provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to confer enforcement authority on the Statewide committee.

(4) To accept delegations of authority from or obtain the services and assistance of a Compact Basin Commission or Federal or interstate agency concerning planning for the maintenance and enhancement of water resources. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize a delegation to the Statewide committee or the department of any power to regulate, control or require permits for the withdrawal or use of water.

(5) To ensure coordinated and effective responses to water resources emergencies in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Compact Basin Commissions.