Section 296-900-11015. Renewing a temporary variance.

IMPORTANT:

Temporary variances can be renewed up to two times, for up to one hundred eighty days each time.

You must:

• Apply for a temporary variance renewal at least ninety days before the temporary variance expires.

• Send a letter, explaining why more time is needed to fulfill the current requirements.

What to expect from WISHA:

• A review of the temporary variance renewal request.

– If more information is needed to make a decision, WISHA may:

■ Contact you or others who may have the needed information.

■ Visit your workplace after contacting you to make arrangements.

■ Deny your request if you don't provide information needed to make a decision.

• A decision at least twenty-one calendar days from when the request was posted for employees.

– The twenty-one-day period allows employees time to request a hearing on your temporary variance renewal. See Variance hearings, WAC 296-900-11025.

• A written decision either granting or denying the temporary variance renewal request.

– If granted, the written decision will include all of the following:

■ The requirements for which the temporary variance applies.

■ The locations where the temporary variance applies.

■ What you must do as an alternative means of protecting employees.

■ The effective date of the temporary variance.

■ An expiration date for the temporary variance.

■ The requirement to post the decision.

– If denied, the written decision will include:

■ A brief statement with reasons for the denial.

■ The requirement to post the decision.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 06-06-020, § 296-900-11015, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 06-06-020, § 296-900-11015, filed 2/21/06, effective 6/1/06.

Rules

296-900-11025,