33 CFR § 164.51Chapter I
§ 164.51 Deviations from rules: Emergency.
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Except for the requirements of § 164.53(b), in an emergency, any person may deviate from any rule in this part to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment.
[CGD 74-77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977]
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