33 U.S.C. § 1476 : US Code - Section 1476: Emergencies

Search 33 U.S.C. § 1476 : US Code - Section 1476: Emergencies

In cases of extreme urgency requiring measures to be taken
immediately, the Secretary may take those measures rendered
necessary by the urgency of the situation without the prior
consultation or notification as required by section 1475 of this
title or without the continuation of consultations already begun.