WAC 173-173-175. May I request a variance from the technical and reporting requirements contained in this chapter?

(1) Yes. Any responsible party may request in writing to the department a variance from the requirements of this chapter pertaining to the: (a) Acceptable accuracies of measuring devices and methods; (b) Reporting of water use data; (c) Calculation of rating curves; (d) Other provisions as the department may find acceptable. (2) Provided, the department may not grant a variance from the requirements of WAC 173-173-040 or exempt a responsible party of its obligation to comply with RCW 90.03.360 . (3) No variance request shall be considered granted until the department has approved it in writing.