A. Upon a finding by the secretary that an alternate means of compliance with this Chapter or any regulation issued pursuant thereto provides protection to the public equal to or greater than that which would be derived from compliance with the Chapter or regulation, the secretary may authorize in writing the use of that alternate method.
B. The carrier shall carry a copy of the authorization in or on each transport vehicle to which it applies.
C. The secretary shall not issue an authorization for any interstate transportation or for any transportation for which a special permit has been issued by the United States Department of Transportation.