Sec.  21.19   Waiver of rules.

   

   Waivers of these rules may be granted upon application or on the
   Commission's own motion. A request for waiver shall contain a
   statement of reasons sufficient to justify a waiver. A waiver will not
   be granted except upon an affirmative showing that:

   (a) The underlying purpose of the rule will not be served, or would be
   frustrated, by its application in the particular case, and that grant
   of the waiver is otherwise in the public interest; or

   (b) The unique facts and circumstances of a particular case render
   application of the rule inequitable, unduly burdensome or otherwise
   contrary to the public interest. Applicants must also show the lack of
   a reasonable alternative.

   [ 52 FR 37778 , Oct. 9, 1987]