(a) If the director determines that a source is in violation of the emission standard prescribed by Section 5A-7(a), (b) or (c), the director by written order may require a person who owns, controls, or manages the source to take such action as the director determines is necessary to promote or effect compliance with the emission standard.
(b) If the director determines that an imminent and serious threat to the public health or safety exists because of violation of Section 5A-7, the director may take or cause to be taken such immediate action as is necessary under the circumstances to abate the threat.
(c) Exercise of authority granted by this section is not a prerequisite to prosecution of an offense under Section 5A-14. (Ord. Nos. 15079; 18902)