(a) The jurisdiction of the Director includes the authority to exercise the final decision making power under the act pertaining to:

1. (1) Applications for review of decisions by DOM regarding determinations concerning permits for surface coal mining operations pursuant to Sections 745.14 and 745.15 of the act;
2. (2) Petitions for review of proposed assessments of civil penalties issued by DOM pursuant to Section 769 of the act;
3. (3) Applications for review of notices of violation and orders of cessation or modifications, vacations, or terminations thereof, issued pursuant to Sections 776 or 777 of the act;
4. (4) Proceedings for suspension or revocation of permits pursuant to Section 779 of the act;
5. (5) [Reserved];
6. (6) Applications for temporary relief;
7. (7) Petitions for awards of costs and expenses under Section 786 of the act;
8. (8) Appeals from orders or decisions of hearing examiners; and
9. (9) All other appeals and review procedures under the act which are permitted by the regulations of this Chapter.

(b) In performing his functions under (a) of this section, the Director is authorized to:

1. (1) Order hearings; and
2. (2) Issue orders to secure the just and prompt determination of all proceedings.