Section 3. Rules and regulations.
(a) In general.--The department shall, in the manner provided by law, promulgate rules and regulations governing:
(1) The use and maintenance of underground storage facilities and associated pumping, venting, safety and other equipment.
(2) Commercial, industrial or construction activity at or near underground storage facility sites.
(b) Nature of regulations.--The regulations shall be as are reasonably necessary for the protection of the health and safety of workers and the general public and for the protection of public and private property located near underground storage facility sites.
(c) Recognized standards.--The regulations shall be in substantial conformity with the generally accepted standards for the storage of commodities in underground storage facilities.