§ 124.62 Decision on variances.
(Applicable to State programs, see § 123.25 (NPDES).)
(a) The Director may grant or deny requests for the following variances (subject to EPA objection under § 123.44 for State permits):
(1) Extensions under CWA section 301(i) based on delay in completion of a publicly owned treatment works;
(2) After consultation with the Regional Administrator, extensions under CWA section 301(k) based on the use of innovative technology; or
(3) Variances under CWA section 316(a) for thermal pollution.
(b) The State Director may deny, or forward to the Regional Administrator with a written concurrence, or submit to EPA without recommendation a completed request for: