Illinois Administrative Code
Title 35 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part 102 - REGULATORY AND INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS
Subpart F - BOARD ACTION
Section 102.612 - Adoption of Emergency Regulations

a) When the Board finds that a situation exists which reasonably constitutes a threat to the public interest, safety, or welfare, the Board may adopt regulations pursuant to and in accordance with Section5-45 of the IAPA [415 ILCS 27(c) ].

b) When the Board finds that a severe public health emergency exists, the Board may, in relation to any proposed regulation, order that such regulation shall take effect without delay [415 ILCS 5/27(c)] . The Board will proceed with any required hearings while the regulation continues in effect.