321 Mass. Reg. 10.15
Any person requesting permission to do an emergency Project or Activity shall specify to the Director why the Project or Activity is necessary for the protection of the health or safety of the citizens of Massachusetts and what agency of the Federal Government, the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof is to perform the project or activity, or has ordered the Project or Activity to be performed. If the Proj ect or Activity is approved by the Director as an emergency, the approval shall include a description of work which is to be allowed and the duration of the work, and shall not include work beyond that necessary to abate the emergency. Upon completion of an emergency Project or Activity, the authorized person shall file a written report with the Director detailing the work that was done under this emergency authorization and a description of any restoration that may be necessary to restore the site of the Project or Activity. In emergencies that require immediate response in order to protect the health or safety of the public and the responding person is unable to contact the Division prior to responding to the emergency, the Division shall be notified as soon as possible and any additional work shall require approval of the Director. Any Person that initiates an emergency response without prior approval shall file a written report within 30 days with the Director detailing the work that was performed and a description of any restoration that may be necessary to restore the site of the Project or Activity.
321 CMR 10.15