§ 3.2. Scope.

 (a)  The provisions of this chapter set forth procedures by which the Department, boards, and other entities established under acts wherein the Department has supervisory or regulatory responsibility, may intelligently inquire into and reach informed decisions with respect to applications and in such other cases as the Department in its discretion shall deem proper. These procedures provide a method by which all protesting, objecting and other interested persons may present their views. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent interested persons from presenting their views in a more informal manner when deemed appropriate by the Department, or to prevent the Department from conducting such other investigation as may be deemed appropriate.

 (b)  The provisions of this chapter supersede the provisions set forth in 1 Pa. Code Chapter 35 (relating to formal proceedings), and any applicable section of 1 Pa. Code Part II (relating to general rules of administrative practice and procedure), including any section relating to the same, similar or related subject matter as that of this chapter.