New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter V - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter G - Occupational Loss Of Hearing
Part 351 - Damage Risk Criteria; Standards For Measurement And Determination Of Loss Of Hearing
Section 351.10 - Acceptance of substantial compliance with criteria and standards

Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous sections of this Part, when in a particular case there is not exact compliance with the criteria and standards herein set forth, the board, nevertheless, in its discretion, for good cause shown and in the interest of justice, may accept substantial compliance with the criteria and standards set forth hereinabove as full compliance therewith.