§ 46-12-10 - Emergency powers. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-12-10

   § 46-12-10  Emergency powers. – Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the director, upon receiptof evidence that a pollution source or combination of sources is presenting animminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons or to thewelfare of persons where that endangerment is, to the livelihood of thosepersons, or to protect the environment, may, without prior notice of violationor hearing, take such action as the director deems necessary to protect thepublic health or safety or the environment. The actions may include, but shallnot be limited to, the following:

   (1) Issuing an immediate compliance order stating theexistence of the violation and the action that the director deems necessary.Any order issued under this section without notice and prior hearing shall beeffective no longer than forty-five (45) days; provided, however, that for goodcause shown an order may be extended one additional period of up to forty-five(45) days; and/or

   (2) Obtaining injunctive relief or other order from thesuperior court.