As used in this subchapter unless otherwise indicated Consistent with and in accordance with mean:
- (a) With regard to the Act, the State laws and regulations are no less stringent than, meet the minimum requirements of and include all applicable provisions of the Act.
- (b) With regard to the Secretary's regulations, the State laws and regulations are no less effective than the Secretary's regulations in meeting the requirements of the Act.
[44 FR 15323, Mar. 13, 1979, as amended at 46 FR 53384, Oct. 28, 1981]