- (a) The general criteria set forth in this subpart are intended to constitute and shall constitute general guidelines and standards for application review and consideration by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.
- (b) Such criteria shall not be deemed appropriate for strict application or interpretation, nor shall such criteria be deemed exclusive.
- (c) In all instances, each individual application and project must be reviewed and considered on its own individual merits.
- (d) The criteria and standards set forth in this subpart shall accordingly be interpreted and applied so as to allow sufficient flexibility in the ultimate exercise of the commission’s judgment and discretion.