Variances to these rules may be granted by the secretary or the secretary's authorized designee provided adequate documentation is provided to justify the need for the deviation and conditions are such that it will not cause a violation of any existing water quality standard, cause a health hazard, or create a nuisance.

Source: 12 SDR 2, effective July 18, 1985; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:01:81, July 1, 1996.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-21.