(a) You may file a request with BLM for a variance for your approved utilization operations from the requirements of § 3200.4. Your request must include enough information to explain:
- (1) Why you cannot comply with the requirements; and
- (2) Why you need the variance to operate your facility, conserve natural resources, or protect public health and safety, property, or the environment.
- (b) We may approve your request orally or in writing. If we give you oral approval, we will follow up with written confirmation.