Guam § 49113 - Emergency Orders.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 49113 — Emergency Orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49113. Emergency Orders.
COL4/6/2022
CH 49 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, if the Administrator
determines that a pollution source or combination of sources is
creating an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public
health, welfare or the environment, the Administrator, with the
concurrence of the Governor, shall order any person causing, or
contributing to the release of any air pollutants or combination of
air pollutants, to immediately reduce or discontinue the release.
Any order under this Section shall fix a place and time, not later
than seventy-two (72) hours thereafter, for a hearing to be held
before the Agency.
(b) If the Administrator finds that emissions from the
operation of one (1) or more air pollution sources is causing
imminent danger to human health or safety, he or she may order
the person responsible for the operation in question to
immediately reduce or discontinue emissions, without regard to
the provisions of § 49111 of this Chapter. In such event, the
requirements for hearing set forth in Subsection (a) of this Section
shall apply.
(c) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit any
power, which the Governor or any other officer may have to
declare an emergency and act on the basis of that declaration, if
that power is conferred by statute or constitutional provision, or
inheres in the office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 49113
What does Guam Code Annotated § 49113 cover?
Section 49113 ("Emergency Orders.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 49113?
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