The Department of Environmental Protection is governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The department is responsible for the administration of environmental laws and regulations. It offers waste management and water and air quality checkup services. The Department of Environmental Protection supports community renewal and revitalization programs. The department operates an environmental advocate office that offers educational programs for the community. It also manages an air quality bureau that is responsible for the issuance of pharmaceutical and specialty chemical production permits. The Department of Environmental Protection provides solid waste management services. The department serves the communities of Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield and Clinton in Pennsylvania.