; and (C) shall not be required to obtain any authorizations, licenses, or permits that would otherwise not need to be obtained if the remediation was conducted pursuant to section 121 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9621 ). (2) Activities not relating to remediation (A) In general A Good Samaritan or any cooperating person that carries out any activity relating to mineral exploration, processing, beneficiation, or mining, including development, that is not authorized by the applicable Good Samaritan permit shall be subject to all applicable law. (B) Liability Any activity not authorized by a Good Samaritan permit, as determined by the Administrator, may be subject to liability and enforcement under all applicable law, including— (i) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.)