Any Gas Company may make a written request to the Department for an exception to the provisions of 220 CMR 105.00, in whole or in part. The request shall justify why the exception should be granted and shall demonstrate why the exception sought does not detract from the safety objectives of 220 CMR 105.00. The request shall include details on the need for the exception, specific information on the circumstances surrounding the requested exception, the provisions of 220 CMR 105.00 from which the exception is sought, the time period for which the exception is sought, and a description of any safety consequences that might result from the exception. Documentation in support of the request shall also be submitted.
The Department may deny the exception or grant the exception as requested, or as modified by the Department and subject to conditions. Any exception shall be issued in writing and may be made by the Director of the Division. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Director regarding a request for an exception may appeal the Director’s decision to the Department. Any appeal shall be in writing and shall be made not later than ten business days following issuance of the written decision of the Director.