A person who utilizes or proposes to utilize sewage sludge may apply to the Department for a variance from one or more of the provisions of this chapter. Variances may be sought for the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Application requirements, or the design, construction, operation, monitoring, record-keeping, or reporting requirements of these regulations. The Department may grant a variance if the person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department that the proposal conserves and protects public health, natural resources, and the environment of the State, and controls air, water, and land pollution to at least the same extent as would be obtained by compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter. A written request for variance submitted under §A of this regulation shall include the following information: A written description of the variance requested; The reasons for which the variance is requested, including the economic, technological, and environmental justification; A nonrefundable $500 variance fee payable to the Department; and Other information that the Department may require.