(a) If the secretary, upon inspection, investigation or through other means observes, discovers or learns of a violation of the provisions of this article, any permit, order or legislative rules promulgated hereunder, he may:

1. (1) Issue an order stating with reasonable specificity the nature of the violation and requiring compliance immediately or within a specified time. An order issued under this section may suspend, revoke or modify permits, require a person to take remedial action, or require a person to cease and desist activities which violate the provisions of this article;
2. (2) Seek an injunction in accordance with subsection (b) of section nine of this article; or
3. (3) Institute a civil action in accordance with subsection (a) of section nine of this article.