- (a) The Division of Environmental Quality shall follow the process set forth in Arkansas Code § 8-7-1104 in evaluating and assisting the redevelopment of sites under the Arkansas Voluntary Cleanup Act, Arkansas Code § 8-7-1101 et seq.
(b) In evaluating and approving plans and remedial designs under this part, the division shall have use of all its powers and authorities as assigned under the provisions of:
- (1) The Arkansas Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1979, Acts 1979, No. 406, as amended, Arkansas Code § 8-7-201 et seq.;
- (2) The Remedial Action Trust Fund Act, Acts 1985, No. 479, as amended, Arkansas Code § 8-7-501 et seq.; and
- (3) 8 CAR pt. 81, Hazardous Waste Management.
- (c) In using these authorities, the division shall strive to simplify and streamline redevelopment of the property while ensuring that contamination and associated remediation wastes are managed and/or disposed of in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment.
(d)
- (1) Property transactions at times necessitate title acquisition prior to completion of the actions contemplated at Arkansas Code § 8-7-1104(b) – (d) by persons not previously involved with the site or otherwise considered responsible parties for environmental conditions at a site.
- (2) These persons, at the discretion of the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality, may submit a letter of intent that will set forth the persons’ desire to purchase the site and retain their eligibility for participation in the voluntary cleanup program established by this part.