Subject to the limitations imposed by this subtitle, the Department may exercise all powers reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle, including the authority to:
(1) Adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle;
(2) Apply for and receive grants, gifts, payments, loans, advances, appropriations, property, and services from the federal government and the State, any of the agencies or political subdivisions of the federal government and the State, or other public or private person; and
(3) Enter into agreements and contract for:
(i) Any studies, plans, demonstrations, or projects;
(ii) Planning, engineering, and technical services; or
(iii) Any purpose necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this subtitle.