A. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter, in the event of a declared emergency under R.S. 29:721 et seq., a project within the jurisdiction of the authority may proceed immediately upon written certification by the governor that the project is necessary to preserve public health, safety, critical military infrastructure, or essential federal navigation or flood control interests.
B. Projects authorized under this Section shall be submitted for ratification in the next annual plan but may proceed prior to such approval.