(1) The LOSS project applicant or LOSS owner may request a waiver from specific requirements of this chapter. The request must:

(a) Be in writing;

(b) Identify the requirement requested to be waived;

(c) State the reason for the waiver; and

(d) Provide supporting information.

(2) The department may grant a waiver request if it:

(a) Is consistent with the applicable standards and the intent of this chapter; and

(b) Provides a comparable level of public health and environmental protection to the requirement being waived.

(3) If the department approves a waiver request, the department shall notify the requestor of the decision in writing.

(4) If the department denies a waiver request, the department shall notify the requestor of the decision in writing stating the reasons for the denial.