(a) The provisions of §§ 7-256 through 7-268 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of:
(1) This subtitle; or
(2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle.
(b) Any action taken by the Department under this subtitle at a site under active enforcement may not:
(1) Negate the terms and conditions of any outstanding active enforcement order, decree, judgment, permit, or other document that addresses environmental contamination at the site; or
(2) Relieve any person who is the subject of an active enforcement action from liability for penalties under the enforcement action.