The Secretary may grant agency requests for exception from one
or more of the format requirements of
950 CMR 20.03(2) or
(3) where the Secretary finds that an
exception would be in the public interest. Requests for an exception must be
submitted in writing at least one week prior to an agency filing the notice of
public hearing/comment in compliance with M.G.L. c. 30A, § 2 or 3 and
950 CMR
20.04(1). In considering
whether any exception would be in the public interest the Secretary will
consider the extent to which:
(1) the
exception would impair the uniformity and readability of the Code;
(2) the exception would foster uniformity of
regulations nationally;
(3) an
exception would contribute to public understanding of the regulation;
and
(4) an exception would
otherwise contribute to the public interest.
