Responses to some emergencies and disasters are categorically excluded under § 771.117 for FHWA, § 771.118 for FTA, or § 771.116 for FRA. Otherwise, requests for deviations from the procedures in this part because of emergency circumstances (40 CFR 1506.11 ) must be referred to the Administration's Headquarters for evaluation and decision after consultation with CEQ.
23 C.F.R. §771.131