LAC 33:V.701. Emergency Permits

A. Notwithstanding any other provision, in the event the administrative authority finds an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health or the environment, he may issue a temporary emergency permit (1) to a nonpermitted facility to allow treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste or (2) to a permitted facility to allow treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste not covered by an effective permit. This emergency permit: 1. may be oral or written; if oral, it shall be followed in five days by a written emergency permit; 2. shall not exceed 90 days in duration; 3. shall clearly specify the hazardous wastes to be received, and the manner and location of their treatment, storage, or disposal; 4. may be terminated by the administrative authority at any time without process if he determines that termination is appropriate to protect human health and the environment; 5. shall be accompanied by a public notice published under LAC 33:V.715 including: a. name and address of the office granting the emergency authorization; b. name and location of the permitted TSD facility; c. a brief description of the wastes involved; d. a brief description of the action authorized and reasons for authorizing it; and e. duration of the emergency permit; 6. shall incorporate, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with the emergency situation, all applicable and appropriate requirements of LAC 33:V.Subpart 1.