In the event of an emergency, the Regional Administrator may be required to take immediate action with significant environmental impact. The Regional Administrator shall notify the Environmental Officer of the emergency action at the earliest possible time so that the Environmental Officer may consult with the Council on Environmental Quality. In no event shall any Regional Administrator delay an emergency action necessary to the preservation of human life for the purpose of complying with the provision of this directive or the CEQ regulations. [45 FR 41142, June 18, 1980, as amended at 47 FR 13149, Mar. 29, 1982]