65-34,171. Application of other laws; EPA involvement. - Kansas Statutes

65-34,171

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 34.--SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

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

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

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