Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 120.29

Current through August 26, 2024
Section NR 120.29 - Variances

The department may approve in writing a variance from a requirement of this chapter upon written request when the department determines that a variance is essential to effect necessary grant actions or water quality objectives and where special circumstances make a variance in the best interest of the program. A governmental unit's written variance request shall clearly explain the circumstances justifying the variance. Before approving a variance, the department shall take into account factors such as good cause, circumstances beyond the control of the governmental unit and financial hardship. The department may not grant variances from statutory requirements.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 120.29

CR 00-028: cr. Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02.