The applicant may propose an alternative geotechnical
investigation program to the department prior to initiating the geotechnical
investigations required for a feasibility report that are identified in ss.
NR
512.09 and
512.10. A proposal shall include a
detailed description of the proposed alternative program, detailed explanations
of the rationale for the proposed differences between the code requirements in
s.
NR
512.09 or
512.10 and the proposed alternative
program, and the anticipated benefits of the proposed alternative program. The
department shall respond in writing and may accept the program as submitted,
identify deficiencies in the proposed alternative program that must be
addressed, or may reject the program. The program may not be implemented prior
to receipt of written review by the department. The feasibility report shall
include documentation of any alternative geotechnical investigation accepted by
the department and justification for any reductions to the requirements in ss.
NR
512.09 and
512.10. Formal approval of an accepted
alternative geotechnical program shall be made in the department's feasibility
determination.
