If the panel does not have jurisdiction of the objections, under § 78.30 (relating to jurisdiction of panel), or if the panel has jurisdiction but the parties choose not to proceed to a panel, the Department may proceed to issue or deny the permit, under sections 201 and 202 of the act (58 P. S. §§ 601.201 and 601.202). No permit will be issued for a well at a location that in the opinion of the Department would endanger the safety of persons working in a coal mine.
25 Pa. Code § 78.28
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 78.25 (relating to conferences-general).