Georgia Code
Part 5 - Public Water Systems
§ 12-5-178. Variances and Exemptions

The director may authorize variances or exemptions from the regulations promulgated pursuant to this part under such conditions and in such manner as he deems necessary and desirable; provided, however, that such variances or exemptions shall not be permitted under conditions which are less stringent than the conditions under which variances and exemptions may be granted under the federal act.
History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 351, § 8.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources

Chapter 5 - Water Resources

Article 3 - Wells and Drinking Water

Part 5 - Public Water Systems

§ 12-5-170. Short Title

§ 12-5-171. Declaration of Policy; Legislative Intent; Environmental Protection Division to Administer Part

§ 12-5-172. Definitions

§ 12-5-173. Designation of Division as State Agency to Receive Financial Aid From Federal Government and Other Sources

§ 12-5-174. Powers and Duties of Board of Natural Resources as to Public Water Systems

§ 12-5-175. Fluoridation of Public Water Systems; State Funds for Cost of Fluoridation Equipment, Chemicals, and Materials; Tax Deduction for Fluoride-Removing Devices

§ 12-5-176. Powers and Duties of Director as to Public Water Systems Generally

§ 12-5-177. Enforcement of Rules and Regulations; Minimum Requirements for and Applicability of Georgia Primary Drinking Water Regulations; Records and Reports

§ 12-5-178. Variances and Exemptions

§ 12-5-179. Permits for Operation of Public Water Systems; Performance Bonds

§ 12-5-180. Duty of Permit Applicants and Holders to Supply Information as Required by Director

§ 12-5-180.1. Allocating Water and Waste-Water Usage Among Tenants; Charging Tenants for Usage; Measuring Water Usage

§ 12-5-180.2. Fire Sprinkler Protection Systems; Limitation on Fee for Water Service

§ 12-5-181. Inspections and Investigations by Division

§ 12-5-182. Powers of Director as to Protection of Public From Contaminants Presenting Imminent and Substantial Danger

§ 12-5-183. Plan for Emergency Provision of Water

§ 12-5-184. Notice of Violations, Variances, and Exemptions Involving Public Water Systems

§ 12-5-185. Order by Director After Failure of Conference, Conciliation, or Persuasion; Hearing on Order or Permit Issued by Director

§ 12-5-186. Hearings; Judicial Review

§ 12-5-187. Emergency Orders; Hearing; Review

§ 12-5-188. Injunctive Relief

§ 12-5-189. Judgment in Accordance With Director’s Order

§ 12-5-190. Legal Assistance by Attorney General

§ 12-5-191. Prohibited Acts

§ 12-5-192. Civil Penalties; Procedures for Imposing Penalty; Hearing; Review

§ 12-5-193. Criminal Penalty