(1)General. The Commissioner may waive any provision or requirement contained in 302 CMR 18.00 not specifically required by law where the Commissioner finds: (a) that strict compliance with such provision or requirement would result in an undue hardship and would not serve to further the intent of M.G.L. c. 21, § 37B; M.G.L. c. 21A, § 10H; M.G.L. c. 90B § 5D; and(b) that the waiver is necessary to accommodate an overriding community, regional, or state public interest.(2)Filing. All requests for waivers shall: (a) be in writing and mailed to Director of Water Supply Protection, Department of Conservation and Recreation, 251 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114;(b) contain reference to the specific criteria or provision for which the waiver is requested; and(c) contain all documentation that the waiver applicant seeks to present in support of the waiver.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1289, eff. 6/19/2015.