Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Article 45 - DESIGN OF LEVEES
Section 5-45-5 - Levees; waiver and stricter requirements

The chief engineer may waive any of the regulations adopted under this article if it is shown to the satisfaction of the chief engineer that the waiver of the regulation will not pose a hazard to the public safety and that the waiver is in the public interest. The chief engineer may also invoke any jurisdiction granted by statute to impose stricter requirements than those required by rules and regulations where such jurisdiction or additional requirements are necessary to protect the public interest, protect the public safety or prevent damage to property.