The department may approve a variance from requirements of this chapter when the department determines that the variance is essential to provide financial assistance within the scope and intent of the environmental improvement fund, or that the variance is in the best interest of the state. In approving a variance, the department may take into account such factors as good cause, circumstances beyond the control of the recipient or the department and financial hardship. A request by a recipient for a variance shall include a description of the nature of the variance and the circumstances leading to the request.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Administration § Adm 35.09