220 CMR, § 114.03
Any person engaged in the classification of natural gas leaks may make a written request to the Department for an exception to the provisions of 220 CMR 114.00, in whole or in part.
The request shall justify why the exception should be granted and shall demonstrate why the exception sought provides an equal or greater level of safety than the safety objective prescribed in M.G.L. c. 164, § 144. The request shall include details on the need for the exception, specific information on the circumstances surrounding the requested exception, the provisions of 220 CMR 114.00 from which exception is sought, the time period for which the exception is sought, and a description of any safety consequences that might result from the exception. Documentation in support of the request shall be submitted.
The Department may deny the exception or grant the exception as requested, or as modified by the Department and subject to conditions. Any exception shall be issued in writing and may be made by the Director of the Pipeline Engineering and Safety Division, or by the Director's functional successor in the event of an internal reorganization of the Department. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Director regarding a request for an exception may appeal the Director's decision to the Commission. Any appeal shall be in writing and shall be made not later than ten business days following issuance of the written decision of the Director.
220 CMR, § 114.03