13 NCAC 07A .0705         EFFECT OF VARIANCES

All variances granted pursuant to this part shall have only future effect.  In his discretion, the Commissioner may decline to entertain an application for a variance on a subject or issue concerning which a citation has been issued to the employer involved and a proceeding on the citation or related issue concerning a proposed penalty or period of abatement is pending before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board or appropriate state review authority until the completion of such proceeding.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95‑132;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. June 8, 1977;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016.