NR 120.29NR 120.29 Variances. The department may approve in writing a variance from a requirement of this chapter upon written request when the department determines that a variance is essential to effect necessary grant actions or water quality objectives and where special circumstances make a variance in the best interest of the program. A governmental unit’s written variance request shall clearly explain the circumstances justifying the variance. Before approving a variance, the department shall take into account factors such as good cause, circumstances beyond the control of the governmental unit and financial hardship. The department may not grant variances from statutory requirements.

NR 120.30NR 120.30 Annual report. The department, jointly with DATCP shall annually prepare the report on the progress of the program required in ss. 281.65 (4) (o) and 92.14 (12), Stats. Specific requirements concerning the content of this report shall be in a joint program evaluation plan to be prepared by the department, jointly with DATCP and approved by the land and water conservation board.