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(e) State Continuation. An EPA-issued permit does not con- tinue in force beyond its expiration date under Federal law if at that time a State has primary enforcement authority. A State authorized to administer the UIC program may continue either EPA or State-issued permits until the effective date of the new permits, if State law allows. Otherwise, the facility or activity is operating without a permit from the time of expiration of the old permit to the effective date of the State issued new permit. Furthermore, if the State does not continue an EPA permit, upon obtaining primary enforce- ment responsibility, the permittee must obtain a State permit or be authorized to inject by State rule. 4 . Need to Halt or Reduce Activity not a Defense It shall not be a defense, for the permittee in an enforcement action, that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the con- ditions of this permit. 5. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize and correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from non- compliance with this permit. 6 . Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance includes effective performance, ade- quate funding, adequate operator staffing and training, and ade- quate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the opera- tion of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. 7 . Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a time specified, any information which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reis- suing, or terminating this permit, or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Direc- tor, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. 6