44 Emergency Management and Assistance 1 1999-10-01 1999-10-01 false Emergencies. 10.13 Section 10.13 Emergency Management and Assistance GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Agency Implementing Procedures
ยง 10.13 Emergencies.

In the event of an emergency, the Regional Director may be required to take immediate action with significant environmental impact. The Regional Director shall notify the Environmental Officer of the emergency action at the earliest possible time so that the Environmental Officer may consult with the Council on Environmental Quality. In no event shall any Regional Director delay an emergency action necessary to the preservation of human life for the purpose of complying withthe provision of this directive or the CEQ regulations.

[45 FR 41142, June 18, 1980, as amended at 47 FR 13149, Mar. 29, 1982]