Section 191.08. Variances.

  The department may approve in writing a variance from a requirement of this chapter upon the written request of a sponsor if the department determines that a variance is essential to effect necessary grant actions or program objectives and where special circumstances make a variance in the best interest of the program. Before approving a variance, the department shall take into account factors such as good cause, circumstances beyond the control of the sponsor, financial hardship and landowner demands. The department may not grant variances from statutory requirements, nor from appraisal and environmental inspection and audit requirements.

CR 02-122 : cr. Register May 2003 No. 569 , eff. 6-1-03.