§ 8-7-210 - Existing rules, regulations, etc.
8-7-210. Existing rules, regulations, etc.
(a) All existing rules and regulations of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter relating to subjects embraced within this subchapter shall remain in full force and effect until expressly repealed, amended, or superseded by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, insofar as the rules and regulations do not conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) All orders entered, permits granted, and pending legal proceedings instituted by the department relating to subjects embraced within this subchapter shall remain unimpaired and in full force and effect until superseded by actions taken by the department or commission under this subchapter.
(c) No existing civil or criminal remedies, public or private, for any wrongful action shall be excluded or impaired by this subchapter.
(d) The provisions of this subchapter and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to it shall govern if they conflict with the provisions of the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, 8-4-101 et seq., or the Arkansas Solid Waste Management Act, 8-6-201 et seq., or any action taken by the department or commission under those laws.