§ 58:10C-29 — Adoption of interim rules, regulations.

29. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the department shall adopt, after notice, interim rules and regulations establishing a program that provides for the responsibilities of persons responsible for conducting a remediation and licensed site remediation professionals in the remediation of contaminated sites pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.), no later than 180 days after the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.). The interim rules and regulations may include amendments to rules and regulations adopted pursuant to other laws, in order to make them consistent with the provisions of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.). The interim rules and regulations shall be effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law and shall be effective for a period not to exceed 18 months, and may, thereafter, be amended, adopted or readopted by the department in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act." L.2009, c.60, s.29.