(a) The Commissioner shall hold a hearing on an application for a temporary variance on request of: (1) the applicant; or (2) an employee whom the temporary variance would affect. (b) (1) The Commissioner: (i) shall hold a hearing on each application for a permanent variance; and (ii) if appropriate, shall conduct an inspection. (2) The Commissioner shall give employees whom the permanent variance would affect an opportunity to participate in the hearing.
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