CCR must include which of the following regarding variances and exemptions?

• A. Notice if the system is operating under a variance or exemption, and why
• B. A list of all variances granted in the last year
• C. The expiration dates of all variances
• D. Only for exemptions

Answer: (A)

Noting when a system operates under a variance or exemption, and why, is essential for CCR reporting. This communicates the current regulatory status and the justification for any deviation from standard limits. Variances and exemptions are conditional and can affect monitoring requirements, reporting, and how risk is assessed, so including the reason helps regulators evaluate whether the deviation is appropriate, temporary, and under what conditions it remains valid. Merely listing variances or the dates they expire doesn’t provide the needed context or rationale, and focusing only on exemptions misses other applicable deviations. So the required item is to indicate the existence of a variance or exemption and explain why it applies.