09 NCAC 06C .0108. WAIVER OF RULES

Upon receipt of a written request to waive a rule, the Board shall consider the request and may waive any rule in this Chapter. The factors the Board shall use in determining whether to grant a waiver are: (1) Whether the requested waiver is consistent with Article 3 of Chapter 62A or other North Carolina Statutes; (2) Whether any applicable Rule should be amended; (3) Costs to the 911 Fund if the waiver is granted; (4) Costs to the party requesting a waiver if the waiver is not granted; (5) Whether granting the waiver is consistent with the statewide 911 plan; (6) The benefit to the public; (7) Whether granting the waiver is consistent with the requirements and intent of the FCC Order; (8) Prior, concurrent, or similar waiver requests; and (9) Whether the waiver is supported or opposed by PSAPs or service providers.