(1) Subject to subsection (2), an owner or operator that is liable under section 21323a may petition the department for a contested case hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, regarding any of the following:

    (a) Corrective action proposed, commenced, or completed.

    (b) The SSTLs proposed for a site.

    (c) The imposition of penalties pursuant to section 21313a.

    (d) The results of any audit performed under section 21315.

    (e) A decision regarding the documentation of due care compliance under section 21323n.

    (2) Upon receipt of a petition from an owner or operator that is liable under section 21323a pursuant to this section, the department shall conduct the hearing pursuant to chapter 4 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.271 to 24.287. However, an issue that was addressed as part of the final decision of the director under section 20114e or that is being considered by the response activity review panel under section 20114e is not eligible for review as part of a contested case hearing under this section.