65-34,171. Application of other laws; EPA involvement. (a) Nothing in this act shall absolve any person from obligations under any other law or rule and regulation, including any requirement to obtain permits or approvals for work performed under a voluntary cleanup plan.

(b) If the federal environmental protection agency (EPA) indicates that it is investigating a property which is the subject of an approved voluntary cleanup plan, the department shall attempt to obtain agreement with the EPA that the property be addressed under the appropriate state program or, in the case of property being addressed through a voluntary cleanup plan, that no further federal action be taken with respect to the property at least until the voluntary cleanup plan is completely implemented.

History: L. 1997, ch. 137, § 11; July 1.