(1) For an emergency renovation operation, as defined in 40 CFR 61.141, the asbestos project contractor or owner of the facility shall immediately notify the department by telephone or in person and submit to the department, on a form provided by the department, a completed application for an asbestos project permit pursuant to ARM 17.74.355 within five working days after the initial notice.

(2) An application for an emergency renovation operation permit must include a description of the emergency renovation operation and must demonstrate that an emergency, as defined in 40 CFR 61.141, existed that prevented the asbestos project contractor or owner of the facility from applying for a permit prior to initiation of the project.