(1) The Secretary may, by writing, delegate all or any of the Secretary's powers and functions under this Act or the regulations, or under any of Parts 2 to 7 of the Regulatory Powers Act (as those Parts apply in relation to this Act), to:
(a) an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department; or
(b) for a power or function under section 66 or 67 of the Regulatory Powers Act--an inspector.
(2) In exercising powers or functions under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Secretary.