Sec. 10. (a) A grant applicant may request an exemption from a requirement under this chapter by submitting a written request to the department.
(b) A request filed under this section must contain a detailed description of the basis for a requested exemption.
(c) The department shall review an exemption request with regard to:
(1) a potential nuisance;
(2) a hazard to public health or safety; or
(3) estimated degradation of the environment;
involved in the exemption request.
(d) An exemption granted by the department must:
(1) be in writing; and
(2) clearly state the reasons for the exemption.