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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 7603. Emergency powers
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the
Administrator, upon receipt of evidence that a pollution source or
combination of sources (including moving sources) is presenting an
imminent and substantial endangerment to public health or welfare,
or the environment, may bring suit on behalf of the United States
in the appropriate United States district court to immediately
restrain any person causing or contributing to the alleged
pollution to stop the emission of air pollutants causing or
contributing to such pollution or to take such other action as may
be necessary. If it is not practicable to assure prompt protection
of public health or welfare or the environment by commencement of
such a civil action, the Administrator may issue such orders as may
be necessary to protect public health or welfare or the
environment. Prior to taking any action under this section, the
Administrator shall consult with appropriate State and local
authorities and attempt to confirm the accuracy of the information
on which the action proposed to be taken is based. Any order issued
by the Administrator under this section shall be effective upon
issuance and shall remain in effect for a period of not more than
60 days, unless the Administrator brings an action pursuant to the
first sentence of this section before the expiration of that
period. Whenever the Administrator brings such an action within the
60-day period, such order shall remain in effect for an additional
14 days or for such longer period as may be authorized by the court
in which such action is brought.
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