# 21 CFR § 25.16: Public health and safety emergencies

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.16

## Section

- **Citation:** 21 CFR § 25.16
- **Heading:** Public health and safety emergencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 21—Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 25—ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS > Subpart B—Agency Actions Requiring Environmental Consideration

## Text

There are certain regulatory actions that, because of their immediate importance to the public health or safety, may make full adherence to the procedural provisions of NEPA and CEQ's regulations impossible. For such actions, the responsible agency official shall consult with CEQ about alternative arrangements before the action is taken, or after the action is taken, if time does not permit prior consultation with CEQ.

## Nearby sections

- [21 CFR § 25.1 § 25.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.1.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.5 § 25.5 Terminology.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.5.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.10 § 25.10 Policies and NEPA planning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.10.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.15 § 25.15 General procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.15.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.16 § 25.16 Public health and safety emergencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.16.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.20 § 25.20 Actions requiring preparation of an environmental assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.20.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.21 § 25.21 Extraordinary circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.21.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.22 § 25.22 Actions requiring the preparation of an environmental impact statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.22.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.30 § 25.30 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.30.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.31 § 25.31 Human drugs and biologics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.31.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.32 § 25.32 Foods, food additives, and color additives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.32.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.33 § 25.33 Animal drugs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.33.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.34 § 25.34 Devices and electronic products.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.34.md)
- [21 CFR § 25.35 § 25.35 Tobacco product applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-25.35.md)

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