# 18 C.F.R. § 1318.507 (2026): Emergency actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_507

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 1318.507 (2026)
- **Heading:** Emergency actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter XIII: TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY / Part 1318: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 / Subpart F: Miscellaneous Procedures / § 1318.507: § 1318.507   Emergency actions.

## Text

(a) TVA may consolidate, modify, or omit provisions of these procedures for actions necessary in an emergency and ensure such changes would substantially comply with the intent of these procedures.
(b) Where emergency circumstances make it necessary to take an action with significant environmental impact without observing the provisions of these regulations, TVA will consult with the CEQ about alternative arrangements for those actions necessary to control the immediate impacts of the emergency.
(c) TVA will document the determination that an emergency exists and describe the responsive action(s) taken at the time the emergency exists. The form and content of that documentation is within TVA's discretion.

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.500 (2026) § 1318.500   Public and stakeholder involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_500.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.501 (2026) § 1318.501   Mitigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_501.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.502 (2026) § 1318.502   Programmatic environmental documents and tiering.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_502.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.503 (2026) § 1318.503   Coordination with project sponsors and procedures for project sponsor-prepared environmental documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_503.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.504 (2026) § 1318.504   Reducing paperwork and delay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_504.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.505 (2026) § 1318.505   Information requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_505.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.506 (2026) § 1318.506   Causes of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_506.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.507 (2026) § 1318.507   Emergency actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_507.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 1318.508 (2026) § 1318.508   Unique identification numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P1318_S1318_508.md)

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