---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 216.27"
title: "49"
number: "216.27"
heading: "Reservation of authority and discretion."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/216.27"
---

# §216.27. Reservation of authority and discretion.


The FRA may issue Emergency orders concerning track without regard to the procedures prescribed in this subpart whenever the Administrator determines that immediate action is required to assure the public safety.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20104, 20107, 20111, 20133, 20701-20702, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 41 FR 18657, May 6, 1976, unless otherwise noted.