(a) Each rule adopted by the Boston Mountain Regional Solid Waste Management District shall be effective ten (10) days after filing unless a later date is specified by law or in the rule itself.
(b)
(1) However, an emergency rule may become effective immediately upon filing, or at a stated time less than ten (10) days thereafter, if the district finds that this effective date is necessary because of imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare.
(2) The district’s finding and a brief statement of the reasons therefore shall be filed with the rule.
(3) The district shall take appropriate measures to make emergency rules known to the persons who may be affected by them.