33 CFR 333.39: Emergency procedures.

In responding to emergency situations to prevent or reduce imminent risk of life, health, property, or severe economic losses, district commanders may proceed without the specific documentation and procedural requirements of other sections of this regulation. District Engineers shall consider the probable environmental consequences in determining appropriate emergency actions and when requesting approval to proceed on emergency actions, will describe proposed NEPA documentation or reasons for exclusion from documentation. NEPA documentation should be accomplished prior to initiation of emergency work if time constraints render this practicable. Such documentation may also be accomplished after the completion of emergency work, if appropriate. When possible, emergency actions considered major in scope with potentially significant environmental impacts shall be referred through the Division Engineers to Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for consultation with CEQ about NEPA alternative arrangements.