WAC 400-12-710   Exceptions.  The lead agency may request approval of an alternative to the procedures or action plan content provisions of this chapter when there are special circumstances unique to that lead agency or watershed. Such requests shall be made in writing to the department and describe how the alternative is consistent with the intent of this chapter and the plan. If the department approves such an alternative, it shall specify in writing agreed-upon schedules and milestones for achieving objectives with adequate opportunities for public involvement, and shall clearly state that the exception may be revoked if the schedules and milestones are not achieved.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 90.70.055 and 90.70.060. 88-06-053 (Order 88-01), § 400-12-710, filed 3/2/88.]