248Emergency determination of technical standards

##### 248 Emergency determination of technical standards (1) Section 247 does not apply to the determining of a technical standard because of a direction under subsection 244(1) if: (a) the direction states that it is necessary to determine the standard to meet an emergency; and (b) the standard states that the direction so states. (2) Section 247 does not apply to the determining of a technical standard under section 246 if: (a) AUSTEL is satisfied that it is necessary to determine the standard to meet an emergency; and (b) the standard states that AUSTEL is so satisfied. (3) A standard that states as mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) ceases to have effect 3 months after it is determined.