P.R. Laws tit. 29, § 361l
(a) The Secretary shall provide, without regard to §§ 361g, 361h and 361j of this title (excepting subsections (d) and (e) of § 361j of this title) for an emergency temporary standard to take effect immediately after publication of a notice in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, without regard to the requirements of Act June 30, 1957, No. 112, if he determines:
(1) That the employees are exposed to grave danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or to hazards not covered by other existing standards, and
(2) that such emergency standard is necessary to protect employees from such danger.
(b) At the first opportunity the Secretary shall file such emergency temporary standard with the State Department for promulgation. Each emergency temporary standard as herein provided, shall be effective for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months.
(c) Within the period of twelve (12) months after its effective date, such standard may be superseded by a standard promulgated in accordance with §§ 361—361aa of this title.
History —Aug. 5, 1975, No. 16, p. 605, § 13.