8 CAR § 11-502. Issuance of emergency orders

(a)(1) The Director of the Division of Environmental Quality, in his or her discretion, may issue an emergency order when necessary to meet an emergency or situation of imminent hazard. (2) The order may be issued verbally or in writing and shall be effective immediately upon its issuance. (3) If originally issued verbally, a written order shall be issued to confirm the verbal order as soon as reasonably possible thereafter. (4) All written orders shall be served upon the person, if any, to whom they are issued. (b)(1) Immediately following the issuance of an emergency order, the director shall cause a "Notice of Emergency Order" to be published in a newspaper covering the affected area or in a newspaper of statewide circulation. (2) The notice shall contain: (A) A description of the action; (B) The authority for taking the action; and (C) Any other information appropriate to ensure that the public is informed about the action.