1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of Rule R315-270 or Rule R315-124, in the event the Director finds an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health or the environment the Director may issue a temporary emergency permit:
2. (1) To a non-permitted facility to allow treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste; or

3. (2) To a permitted facility to allow treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste not covered by an effective permit.

   1. (b) This emergency permit:
4. (1) May be oral or written. If oral, it shall be followed in five days by a written emergency permit;
5. (2) Shall not exceed 90 days in duration;
6. (3) Shall clearly specify the hazardous wastes to be received, and the manner and location of their treatment, storage, or disposal;
7. (4) May be terminated by the Director at any time without process if the Director determines that termination is appropriate to protect human health and the environment;

8. (5) Shall be accompanied by a public notice published under Subsection R315-124-10(c)(3) including:

   1. (i) Name and address of the office granting the emergency authorization;

      1. (ii) Name and location of the permitted hazardous waste management facility;
      2. (iii) A brief description of the wastes involved;
      3. (iv) A brief description of the action authorized and reasons for authorizing it; and
      4. (v) Duration of the emergency permit; and
9. (6) Shall incorporate, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with the emergency situation, all applicable requirements of Rule R315-270 and Rules R315-264 and 266.

KEY: hazardous waste

Date of Last Change: November 17, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-6-105; 19-6-106