62-503.850. Exceptions to Program Requirements

(1) The Department shall consider a request for an exception to the requirements of this chapter if the exception does not conflict with state or federal law or federal regulations. (2) A request for exceptions must contain the following information: (a) The name of the project sponsor; project number; award date, application date, and the assistance amount involved. (b) The specific rule to which an exception is requested. (c) A complete description of what the exception would accomplish and justification for the exception. (d) A statement of whether the same or a similar exception previously has been sought; and, if so, an explanation of the reason for that request and the outcome. (e) A demonstration that compliance with the specified rules is unnecessary for abatement of pollution and protection of public health. (f) A demonstration that the economic, social, and environmental costs of compliance exceed the economic, social, and environmental benefits of compliance.