§ 164.51 § 164.51 Deviations from rules: Emergency. 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]
33 CFR §164.51
33 CFR Part 164
TL;DR
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.