1. (a) Except for a fee required by 18 AAC 32.610, the department will waive a requirement of this chapter if the department finds that public health is protected and the purpose of the requirement is otherwise satisfied.

2. (b) An application for a waiver must be submitted to the department in writing, must be accompanied by a waiver fee of $75, and must

   1. (1) identify the requirement for which the waiver is sought;
   2. (2) state the reason why the requirement cannot be met; and
   3. (3) describe the alternative method proposed to meet the purpose of the requirement and how that method will be equally protective of public health; the applicant shall include any scientific data, academic research, or other information that will assist the department in making a decision under this section.
3. (c) The department will grant or deny a waiver application, with or without conditions, in writing within 30 working days after receiving the application.

(Eff. 5/23/98, Register 146; am 9/6/2003, Register 167)

Authority: AS 03.05.011, AS 17.20.030, AS 44.46.020, AS 03.05.020, AS 17.20.040, AS 44.46.025, AS 17.20.020, AS 17.20.072