; and (2) section 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9604(k) ). (q) Emergency authority and liability (1) Emergency authority Nothing in this section affects the authority of— (A) the Administrator to take any responsive action authorized by law; or (B) a Federal, State, Tribal, or local agency to carry out any emergency authority, including an emergency authority provided under Federal, State, Tribal, or local law. (2) Liability Except as specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act, a Good Samaritan permit, or an investigative sampling permit limits the liability of any person (including a Good Samaritan or any cooperating person) under any provision of law. (r) Termination of permit (1) In general A Good Samaritan permit shall terminate, as applicable— (A) on inspection and notice from the Administrator to the recipient of the Good Samaritan permit that the permitted work has been completed in accordance with the terms of the Good Samaritan permit, as determined by the Administrator; (B) if the Administrator terminates a permit under paragraph (4)(B); or (C) except as provided in paragraph (2)— (i) on the date that is 18 months after the date on which the Administrator granted the Good Samaritan permit, if the permitted work has not commenced by that date