- (1) The Department shall consider a request for an exception to the requirements of this chapter if the exception does not conflict with state or federal law or federal regulations.
(2) A request for exceptions must contain the following information:
- (a) The name of the project sponsor; project number; award date, application date, and the assistance amount involved.
- (b) The specific rule to which an exception is requested.
- (c) A complete description of what the exception would accomplish and justification for the exception.
- (d) A statement of whether the same or a similar exception previously has been sought; and, if so, an explanation of the reason for that request and the outcome.
- (e) A demonstration that compliance with the specified rules is unnecessary for abatement of pollution and protection of public health.
- (f) A demonstration that the economic, social, and environmental costs of compliance exceed the economic, social, and environmental benefits of compliance.
Rulemaking Authority 403.1835(10) FS. Law Implemented 403.1835 FS. History–New 4-17-89, Formerly 17-503.850, Amended 7-29-04, 4-22-14.