§ 1364. Emergency powers
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(a)Emergency powers Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Administrator upon receipt of evidence that a pollution source or combination of sources is presenting an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons or to the welfare of persons where such endangerment is to the livelihood of such persons, such as inability to market shellfish, may bring suit on behalf of the United States in the appropriate district court to immediately restrain any person causing or contributing to the alleged pollution to stop the discharge of pollutants causing or contributing to such pollution or to take such other action as may be necessary.
(b)Repealed. Pub. L. 96–510, title III, § 304(a), Dec. 11, 1980, 94 Stat. 2809
(June 30, 1948, ch. 758, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 92–500, § 2, Oct. 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 888; amended Pub. L. 95–217, § 69, Dec. 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 1607; Pub. L. 96–510, title III, § 304(a), Dec. 11, 1980, 94 Stat. 2809.)
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- Public Law 95–217To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for additional authorizations, and for other purposes
- Public Law 96–510To provide for liability, compensation, cleanup, and emergency response for hazardous substances released into the environment and the cleanup of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites
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- June 30, 1948, ch. 758
- Pub. L. 92–500, § 2
- 86 Stat. 888
- Pub. L. 95–217, § 69
- 91 Stat. 1607
- Pub. L. 96–510, title III, § 304(a)
- 94 Stat. 2809
- Pub. L. 96–510
- Pub. L. 95–217
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§ 1364
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ActJune 30, 1948, ch. 758
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92–500, § 2
Stat.86 Stat. 888
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–217, § 69
Stat.91 Stat. 1607
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