(a) There is a Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays in the Department.
(b) The Secretary has no authority under Title 1 of this article:
(1) To approve, alter, or amend the policies or programs of the Commission;
(2) To transfer, assign, or reassign statutory functions or activities to or from the Commission; or
(3) To adopt, approve, or revise regulations of the Commission.