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emergency situation

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10 U.S.C. § 16133 — in this section

In this section, the term "emergency situation" has the meaning given such term in section 3601 of title 38.

16 U.S.C. § 6592c — in this section

The term "emergency situation" means a situation on National Forest System land for which immediate implementation of 1 or more authorized emergency actions is necessary to achieve 1 or more of the following results:

(A) Relief from hazards threatening human health and safety.

(B) Mitigation of threats to natural resources on National Forest System land or adjacent land.

18 U.S.C. § 831 — in this section

As used in this subsection, the term “emergency situation” means a circumstance—

(A) that poses a serious threat to the interests of the United States; and

(B) in which—

(i) enforcement of the law would be seriously impaired if the assistance were not provided; and

(ii) civilian law enforcement personnel are not capable of enforcing the law.

38 U.S.C. § 3002 — for the purposes of this chapter

The term "emergency situation" has the meaning given such term in section 3601 of this title.

38 U.S.C. § 3101 — for the purposes of this chapter

1 The term "emergency situation" has the meaning given such term in section 3601 of this title.

38 U.S.C. § 3485 — under this section

The term "emergency situation" has the meaning given that term in section 3601 of this title.

38 U.S.C. § 3601 — in this chapter

In this chapter, the term "emergency situation" means a situation that—

(1) the President declares is an emergency; and

(2) the Secretary determines is an emergency for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary.

38 U.S.C. § 3301 — in this chapter (2 versions over time)

The term “emergency situation” has the meaning given such term in section 3601 of this title.

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