R 408.22201 Purpose and scope.

Rule 1201. (1) This part pertains to the practice and procedure for administrative proceedings to grant variances under section 27(1), (2), and (4) of the Michigan occupational safety and health act. (2) These rules shall be construed and applied to secure a prompt and just conclusion of the proceedings subject hereto. (3) These rules shall not apply to experimental variances which may be granted pursuant to section 27(3) of the act. Whenever experimental variances are sought or requested, the procedures for granting the variances shall be in accordance with the intent of the procedures of these rules, but shall be adapted to the circumstances of the request.