The purpose of this chapter is to establish certain requirements pertaining to the use of coal combustion byproducts in the reclamation of a noncoal surface mine. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, this chapter applies to persons engaged in the generation, storage, handling, processing, recycling, or use of coal combustion byproducts that are used or are to be used in the reclamation of a noncoal surface mine. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter does not relieve a person from the duty to comply with any other applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.