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."
N.J.S. § 58:10C-29