(b) A person who violates any provision of this section or any term or condition of an emergency authorization shall also be required to perform restoration, mitigation, or elimination of environmental damage, which is necessary as a direct result of that action. In the event that such person fails to undertake such work, the department or its agent may enter upon the lands and waters where the action took place and perform restoration or other activities which may be necessary to mitigate or eliminate environmental damage caused by such action. Should the department undertake such work, or cause it to be undertaken, the full cost for it shall be charged to and become the responsibility of the person who conducted the action. 8. The provisions of this section and the regulations promulgated hereunder shall apply notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law.