7 Colo. Code Regs. § 1101-9-10-1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 7 CCR 1101-9-10-1 - Alternate Methods or Procedures

(A) The permittee, on specific approval by the Division as provided by this paragraph, may use an alternate method or procedure in lieu of a method or procedure specifically prescribed in these regulations.

(B) The Division may approve an alternate method or procedure, subject to stated conditions, when found that:

(1) Good cause is shown for the use of the alternate method or procedure;

(2) The alternate method or procedure is within the purpose of, and consistent with the effect intended by, the specifically prescribed method or procedure and is substantially equivalent to that specifically prescribed method or procedure; and

(3) The alternate method or procedure will not be contrary to any provision of law and will not result in an increase in cost to the Division or hinder the effective administration of these regulations.

(C) Where the permittee desires to employ an alternate method or procedure, the permittee shall submit a written application to the Division. The application shall specifically describe the proposed alternate method or procedure and shall set forth the reasons for it.

(D) Alternate methods or procedures may not be employed until the application is approved by the Division.

(E) The permittee shall, during the period of authorization of an alternate method or procedure, comply with the terms of the approved application.

(F) Authorization of any alternate method or procedure may be withdrawn whenever, in the judgment of the Division, the effective administration of this article is hindered by the continuation of the authorization.

(G) As used in this paragraph, alternate methods or procedures include alternate construction or equipment.

7 CCR 1101-9-10-1

38 CR 03, February 10, 2015, effective 3/10/2015

41 CR 21, November 10, 2018, effective 12/1/2018

42 CR 06, March 25, 2019, effective 5/1/2019