Nothing provided in this chapter, or the administrative determinations issued thereunder, shall:(1) Relieve the owner, proponent, operator, or its authorized representative from the obligation to obtain other permits as required by other state or federal agencies, instrumentalities, or public bodies, including, but not limited to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, or any municipality of Puerto Rico, or from meeting other requirements applicable to their activities.(2) Limit the rights of any person that may be affected by the activities developed by the owner or operator to bring administrative and judicial actions and obtain the appropriate legal remedies.(3) Be deemed to authorize or legalize the creation or maintenance of a public nuisance, as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure of Puerto Rico.(4) Be deemed to limit or repeal other prohibitions established in the applicable laws and regulations.(5) Repeal or amend the substantive requirements established by the Joint Permit Regulations and other applicable laws, codes, and regulations. History —Jan. 10, 2013, No. 1, § 2.12.
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