Public Resources Code § 26029.8

The powers granted to the authority by this division may be exercised without regard or reference to any department or agency of the state. All other general or special laws, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this division are hereby declared to be inapplicable to the provisions of this division. Nothing contained in this division shall be interpreted to exempt the construction or acquisition of any project by any participating party from compliance with all applicable local, state, or federal laws and regulations.