Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 701.11 - Exceptions to this part(a) SCA's and projects may submit a written request to the Department for an exception to a provision of this part.(b) The Secretary or a designee may grant an exception to this part upon application, or upon his own initiative, when it has been determined that, under the circumstances, the granting of the exception will be: (1) In furtherance of sound project or program implementation.(2) Consistent with the policy objectives of this part.(c) The granting or denial of an exception to this part will be in writing, will be signed by the Secretary or a designee, and will set forth the reasons therefore.(d) Exceptions will not be granted to standards and regulations which are mandated by State or Federal statutes, or Federal regulations which shall be met for certification of eligibility for Federal funds.