Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-19.1-16. Emergency powers

(1) Issuing orders directing the hazardous waste generator or transporter or operator of the hazardous waste management facility, or any other person who is the custodian of the waste, which constitutes the hazard, to take any steps as the director shall deem necessary to prevent the act or to eliminate the condition which constitutes the hazard. The action may include, with respect to a facility or site, temporary cessation of operation, and/or an order for the removal of the hazardous substance from the site. Any order issued under this section without notice and prior hearing shall be effective no longer than forty-five (45) days, provided, however, that for good cause shown the order may be extended one additional period of up to forty-five (45) days; and/or

(2) Obtaining injunction relief or other order from superior court.