If the panel does not have jurisdiction over the objections, under § 78a.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 3211 and 3212 of the act (relating to well permits; and permit objections). 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 § 78a.28
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 78a.25 (relating to conferences-general).