1. (a) Except for a fee required under 18 AAC 34.900 or 18 AAC 34.905, the department will, in its discretion, 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 and must

   1. (1) specify the requirement for which the waiver is sought;
   2. (2) state the reason why the requirement cannot be met;
   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 its decision; and
   4. (4) include the waiver fee required in 18 AAC 34.900(e)(3)(F).
3. (c) The department will grant or deny a waiver application in writing with or without conditions within 30 working days after the department receives the application.

(Eff. 12/18/97, Register 144; readopt 12/2/99, Register 152; am 8/6/2006, Register 179)

Authority: AS 17.20.005, AS 17.20.072, AS 44.46.020, AS 17.20.065, AS 17.20.180