Pennsylvania Code
Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Part VII - Emergency Medical Services
Subpart A - EMS System
Chapter 1021 - RESERVED
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1021.4 - Exceptions

(a) The Department may grant exceptions to, and departures from, this subpart when the policy objectives and intentions of the Department as reflected in this subpart are otherwise met or when compliance would create an unreasonable hardship, but would not impair the health, safety or welfare of the public. Exceptions or departures from this subpart will not be granted if compliance with the standard is required by statute.

(b) Requests for exceptions to this subpart shall be made in writing to the Department. The requests, whether approved or not approved, will be documented and retained on file by the Department in accordance with its document retention schedule. Approved requests shall be retained on file by the applicant during the period the exception remains in effect.

(c) A granted request will specify, if relevant, the period during which the exception is operative. The duration of an exception may be extended if the reasons for the original exception continue. Requests for an exception extension shall be made in writing to the Department.

(d) An exception granted may be revoked by the Department for just cause. Just cause includes, for example, failure to meet the conditions for the exception. Notice of the revocation will be in writing and include the reason for the action of the Department and a specific date upon which the exception will be terminated.

(e) In revoking an exception, the Department will provide for a reasonable time between the date of the written notice or revocation and the date of termination of an exception for the holder of the exception to come into compliance with this subpart. Failure to comply after the specified date may result in enforcement or disciplinary proceedings.

(f) The Department may, on its own initiative, grant an exception to this subpart if the requirements in subsection (a) are satisfied.