The following definitions shall apply in this Article, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Applicant” means a person who participates in the Voluntary Remediation Program. Participation in the Voluntary Remediation Program begins when the Department receives an application under A.R.S. § 49-173 and continues until any one of the following occurs:

The Department grants the applicant’s request for a no further action determination.

The applicant provides the Department with notice of the applicant’s intent to withdraw from the program.

The Department terminates the applicant’s participation under A.R.S. § 49-178(B).

“Department” means the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

“Voluntary Remediation Program” means the program authorized under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 1, Article 5.

Historical Note

New Section adopted as interim rules, under an exemption from certain provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Laws 2000, Ch. 225, § 13, at 7 A.A.R. 814, effective February 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).