Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 391-3-5-.34
Whenever the Director finds that an emergency exist, presenting an imminent hazard to the public health, safety or welfare, requiring immediate action to protect the public health and to insure that the need for safe drinking water is met, he may, without notice or hearing, issue such order or orders as he deems necessary and appropriate to meet to emergency. Any such order shall cite the existence of an emergency and shall contain a brief statement of the reasons for his finding that an emergency exists. Such orders shall be immediately effective and any person affected thereby shall comply therewith immediately. Such orders shall, however, contain a notice of the time and place of a hearing scheduled within twenty (20) days from the issuance of such order before a Hearing Officer, appointed by the Department. Based upon the findings, of the Hearing Officer, the order shall be modified, revoked, or continued as the Hearing Officer deems appropriate.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-5-.34
Ga. L. 1977, p. 351. et seq., O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-170et seq., as amended.