Subject to the limitations imposed by this subtitle, the Department, in consultation with the Director, 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, the State, any of their agencies or political subdivisions, or any 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; and

                  (iii)      Any purpose necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this subtitle.