# 50 CFR § 38.5: Emergency authority

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 38.5
- **Heading:** Emergency authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM > PART 38—MIDWAY ATOLL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE > Subpart B—Executive Authority › Authorized Powers › Emergency Authority

## Text

During the imminence and duration of any emergency, the Regional Director may perform any lawful acts necessary to protect life and property on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 38.1 § 38.1 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.2 § 38.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.3 § 38.3 Executive authority; duration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.4 § 38.4 Authorized functions, powers, and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.5 § 38.5 Emergency authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.6 § 38.6 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.7 § 38.7 Adopted offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.7.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.8 § 38.8 Consistency with Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.8.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.9 § 38.9 Breach of the peace.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.9.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.10 § 38.10 Trespass.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.11 § 38.11 Prostitution and lewd behavior.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.12 § 38.12 Alcoholic beverages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.13 § 38.13 Speed limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.14 § 38.14 Miscellaneous prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.14.md)

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