Requests for variances shall be submitted to the Director for action. The Director may deny the request. If the Director determines that the variance should be granted, he shall forward the request with a recommendation that the request be approved to the Administrator. A discharger may request a variance from otherwise applicable effluent limitations under any of the following statutory or regulatory provisions within the times specified in the pertinent regulations as given below:

1. (a) Fundamentally different factors - 40 CFR Part 122.21 (1994); and 40 CFR Part 125 (1994);
2. (b) 301(c) or (g) variance from best available technology economically achievable (BAT) for non-conventional pollutants - 40 CFR Part 122.21 (1994);
3. (c) 301(k) Extension for innovative technology - 40 CFR Part 122.21 (1994); and 40 CFR Part 125 (1994); and
4. (d) 301(h) Variance for discharge into marine waters - 40 CFR Part 122.21 (1994); and 40 CFR Part 125 (1994).

Author: Craig Kniesel

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-22-9, 22-22A-5.

History: October 19, 1979. Amended: Filed August 8, 1995; effective September 12, 1995.