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. For response actions taken pursuant to the federal act, only
those costs for actions that are consistent with the priorities,
guidelines, criteria, and regulations contained in the national
contingency plan, as revised and republished pursuant to Section 105
of the federal act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9605), shall qualify for
appropriation by the Legislature and expenditure by the director
pursuant to Sections 25351, 25352, and 25354. For response actions
not taken pursuant to the federal act or for response actions taken
that are not specifically addressed by the priorities, guidelines,
criteria, and regulations contained in the national contingency plan,
as revised and republished, the costs thereof shall also qualify for
appropriation by the Legislature and expenditure by the department
pursuant to Sections 25351, 25352, and 25354 provided they are, to
the maximum extent possible, consistent with the priorities,
guidelines, criteria, and regulations contained in the national
contingency plan for similar releases, situations, or events. No
response actions taken pursuant to this chapter by the department or
regional or local agencies shall duplicate federal response actions.