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(1) Whenever the Department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or well-being, the Director may issue an order declaring the existence of an emergency and requiring that remedial action be taken. The order shall be effective immediately, but on application to the Department, the recipient of the order shall be granted a hearing within 48 hours before the Director. On the basis of the hearing, and not more than 24 hours after adjournment of the hearing, the Director shall revoke, modify or continue such order in effect. (7.1)

(2) The Director shall prohibit a specific waste from being accepted at any site or facility if there is a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the employees, the users of the site or facility, or the public. (7.2)